Hu Tieu

Name: Hu Tieu
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork neck bones, rinsed; 1 daikon radish, sliced; 2 shallots, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp rock sugar; 0.5 lbs pork loin, thinly sliced; 8 shrimp, peeled; 12 oz hu tieu noodles, soaked; 3 stalks green onions, chopped

A classic Vietnamese pork and seafood noodle soup with a clear savory broth. Topped with tender sliced pork, shrimp, crisp fried garlic, and herbs.

100 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs pork neck bones, rinsed
1 daikon radish, sliced
2 shallots, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp rock sugar
0.5 lbs pork loin, thinly sliced
8 shrimp, peeled
12 oz hu tieu noodles, soaked
3 stalks green onions, chopped

Instructions

1

Blanch 2 lbs rinsed pork neck bones in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse thoroughly.
2

In a clean stockpot, combine rinsed bones with 8 cups water, 1 sliced daikon radish, and 2 sliced shallots.
3

Simmer broth on low heat for 1 hour, skimming scum off top occasionally.
4

Fry 4 minced garlic cloves in 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat until golden brown, then remove from heat.
5

Season broth with 3 tbsp fish sauce and 1 tbsp rock sugar.
6

Poach 0.5 lbs thinly sliced pork loin in broth until internal temperature reaches 145F, about 8 minutes, then remove.
7

Poach 8 peeled shrimp in broth for 2 minutes until pink and cooked through, then remove.
8

Boil 12 oz soaked hu tieu noodles in separate water for 2 minutes, drain, and divide among four bowls.
9

Ladle hot broth over noodles and top with cooked pork, shrimp, fried garlic, and 3 stalks chopped green onions.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Hu Tieu reach?

For Hu Tieu, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 6. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why blanch first in Hu Tieu?

Step 1 reads: "Blanch 2 lbs rinsed pork neck bones in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse thoroughly." The quick boil in step 1 sets the color and takes off the raw edge. If the step follows it with cold water, that is to stop the cooking at once so the vegetables stay bright and crisp.

What can I use instead of fish sauce in Hu Tieu?

The entry for Hu Tieu calls for 3 tbsp fish sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a squeeze of lime covers the salt and some of the savor. For a vegetarian version, use a mushroom-based soy sauce. Start with the same volume and adjust.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Hu Tieu?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Hu Tieu uses 8 shrimp, peeled.

Does Hu Tieu contain shellfish?

Yes: 8 shrimp, peeled. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, shellfish and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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