Canh Bun Recipe
This Canh Bun Recipe is simple and easy to try. You only need noodles, broth, and fresh herbs. The soup feels light but also filling and hearty.
Ingredients
- Rice noodles – 1 pack medium thick
- Crab paste – 3 tablespoons
- Pork bones – 1 pound
- Shrimp paste – 1 teaspoon
- Annatto oil – 2 tablespoons
- Tomato – 2 large cut into wedges
- Water spinach – 1 bunch
- Tofu – 1 block fried and cut
- Green onions – 3 stalks
- Fish sauce – 2 tablespoons
- Salt – 1 teaspoon
- Sugar – 1 teaspoon
- Water – 8 cups
Instructions
Prepare the Broth
- Add pork bones to water in a pot.
- Boil and simmer for 30 minutes to make broth.
Cook the Tomatoes
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Add annatto oil and tomatoes.
- Cook until soft, then add shrimp paste.
Mix in Crab Paste
- Add crab paste to the pan.
- Stir well until it smells fragrant.
Combine into Broth
- Pour the crab and tomato mix into broth.
- Season with fish sauce, sugar, and salt.
Cook the Noodles
- Boil rice noodles in a separate pot.
- Drain noodles and keep aside.
Prepare Greens and Tofu
- Wash water spinach and cut into short pieces.
- Slice fried tofu if not already cut.
Assemble the Bowl
- Place noodles in a bowl.
- Add tofu and water spinach.
- Pour hot broth with crab paste and tomatoes.
- Top with green onions for garnish.
Serve Hot
- Enjoy Canh Bun while it is warm.
- Serve with lime wedges or chili.
Notes
- Use fresh crab paste for the best taste.
- Annatto oil gives a bright, red color.
- Simmer pork bones longer for strong flavor.
- Do not overcook the noodles.
- Add fresh herbs just before serving.