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Nutritional Values

🔥480kcal
💪28gProtein
🌾64gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🐟 Fish

Vietnamese Thick Noodle Soup

How to order / say it
Say it Bánh Canh Ruộng — [Ban Canh Roo-uong]
Order I'd like the Vietnamese Thick Noodle Soup, please.
Locally Tôi muốn bánh canh ruộng, làm ơn.
Say locally

Thick noodles served in a fish-based broth with herbs and spices.

Why try it?

This dish is a comfort food for many locals and carries the essence of Da Nang's love for seafood, providing warmth and satisfaction with every bite.

How it tastes

The soup is known for its thick, chewy noodles and rich fish broth, enhanced by aromatic herbs and spices. It's often accompanied by fresh, tangy lime and chili for a balanced flavor experience.

Origin & History — first documented: 1900

Bánh Canh Ruộng is a beloved local dish whose origins lie in rural Vietnam, where simplicity and accessibility of ingredients drove its creation. Over the years, it has grown into a favorite in Da Nang due to its hearty and comforting nature.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥣 500 ml fish broth
  • 🌾 200 g tapioca flour noodles
  • 🐟 150 g fish fillets
  • 🧄 30 g spring onions
  • 🌿 10 g coriander
  • 🍋 1 slice lime
  • 🥣 1 tbsp fish sauce

Method

  1. 1 Simmer fish fillets in seasoned fish broth.
  2. 2 Cook tapioca noodles until tender.
  3. 3 Combine noodles and broth in bowls.
  4. 4 Garnish with spring onions, coriander, and lime.

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