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Nutritional Values
550kcal
30gProtein
60gCarbs
20gFat
5gFibre
500 gServing
* Per serving · 500 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🦐 Shellfish
Hu Tieu
How to order / say it
Say it
Hủ tiếu — [hoo tee-oo]
Order
I'd like the hu tieu, please.
Locally
Cho tôi một tô hủ tiếu.
Say locally
A hearty noodle soup with a clear broth, usually made with pork and seafood.
Why try it?
Hu tieu embodies the diversity of flavors in Southern Vietnam and is a staple of local breakfast culture, showcasing familial traditions.
How it tastes
With a light yet flavorful broth, it combines tender noodles and varied toppings—typically pork and shrimp—providing a savory, complex experience.
Origin & History — first documented: 1920
Introduced by Chinese immigrants in the Mekong Delta, hu tieu evolved through the early 20th century, adapting to Vietnamese tastes with regional variations.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g rice noodles
- 🦐 150 g prawns
- 🥩 100 g pork loin
- 🥕 50 g bean sprouts
- 🧄 30 g green onions
- 🥣 500 ml pork broth
- 🌿 10 g garlic chives
- 🥣 20 ml fish sauce
Method
- 1 Prepare a clear pork broth flavored with fish sauce.
- 2 Cook the noodles and set aside.
- 3 Poach prawns and slice the pork.
- 4 Assemble bowl with noodles, broth, meats, and toppings.
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