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Dinner · Vietnamese · 15 min

Bun Bo Hue (Spicy Lemongrass Beef Noodle Soup)

Bun Bo Hue (Spicy Lemongrass Beef Noodle Soup)
Calories
700
Protein
43g
Carbs
78g
Fat
23g
Ingredients
  • 165g Turkey, Ground, raw
  • 230g Rice, white, long-grain, cooked
  • 150g Spinach, raw
  • 130g Peppers, bell, green, raw
  • 12g Almonds, sliced
  • 15g Palm sugar (or brown sugar substitute)
  • 1 unit Fish sauce, lime juice, lemongrass paste, and aromatics
Method
  1. 01In a heavy-bottomed pot, brown the ground turkey over medium-high heat until deeply caramelized. Remove and set aside.
  2. 02In the same pot, add minced lemongrass, ginger, and sliced green bell peppers. Sauté until fragrant and the peppers soften, about 5 minutes.
  3. 03Deglaze the pan with a splash of water and fish sauce; stir in the palm sugar and bloom the flavors until a rich, syrupy aroma develops.
  4. 04Add a touch of water or light stock to create a base. Return the turkey to the pot and simmer gently for 10 minutes to allow the aromatics to permeate the meat.
  5. 05Fold in the fresh spinach at the very end until it just wilts, retaining its vibrant green color.
  6. 06To serve, mound the cooked rice in a deep bowl. Ladle the fragrant, spicy turkey and vegetable mixture over the top. Garnish generously with toasted almond slivers for crunch and a squeeze of fresh lime juice to brighten the depth of the fish sauce. Serve immediately while steaming hot.

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