10 Ways to Cook Delicious, Fragrant, and Flavorful Hu Tieu at Home

Hu Tieu is one of the distinctive dishes of the Southern region. Thanks to the delicious aroma from various toppings, combined with rich and refreshing broth, this dish has become an essential delight for many people's breakfast, lunch, or dinner. In today's article, Mytour Blog will share with you 10 ways to cook tasty, simple, and authentic Hu Tieu right at home to add variety to your family meals.  

1. Simple Recipe for Dry Hu Tieu

Dry Hu Tieu has a different way of eating compared to traditional Hu Tieu. Instead of combining broth with Hu Tieu noodles as usual, you will consume these two components separately. Here is a simple recipe for this delicious dish that you should consider: 

Ingredients for Making Dry Hu Tieu

• 1 portion of pork heart
• 1 piece of pork liver
• 1 white radish
• Garlic oil
• 200g fresh shrimp
• 300g pork fat
• 400g pig tail bone
• Quail eggs
• 4 cloves of garlic, 5 shallots
• 200g minced meat
• 1-2 dried squids
• 10 dried shrimp
• Bean sprouts, Chinese chives
• Dry Hu Tieu noodles
• Seasonings: Rock sugar, broth powder, pepper, dark soy sauce, cooking oil, vinegar, black bean sauce, chili sauce, oyster sauce, etc.

Steps to Make Dry Hu Tieu

• Step 1: Prepare the ingredients:
  • Boil a pot of water. Add a lemon and a little vinegar, then blanch the pork bones to eliminate the odor.
  • After peeling and cleaning the white radish, cut it into pieces.
  • Dried squid should be thinly sliced and grilled to enhance the flavor of the broth.
  • Once quail eggs are boiled, peel them entirely. 
• Step 2: Put pork bones, dried shrimp, grilled squid, pork heart, and white radish into a pot with about 3 liters of water, then bring to a boil. Season to taste with common spices. After about 17 – 18 minutes, remove the pork heart, add pork liver and shrimp, then cook until the soup boils and remove the ingredients to season the broth again.
• Step 3: Put the cleaned pork fat into a pan and melt it over medium heat. When the oil looks clear and golden, add chopped shallots and sauté until fragrant. Once the shallots turn golden, add minced meat, season with a bit more spices, and stir evenly over low heat. After the meat is cooked, sprinkle a bit of pepper on top.
• Step 4: To make the sauce, sauté garlic and shallots until fragrant. Next, add 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, and various seasonings like sugar, dark soy sauce, chili, vinegar, and broth powder according to taste. To achieve a smooth and thick consistency, mix cornstarch with water and add it to the sauce. Finally, add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil when the sauce is cooked.
• Step 5: Mix the sauce with Hu Tieu noodles, then add various toppings (according to preference) and mix well. Finally, add a little crispy pork fat on top and enjoy. 

2. How to Cook Flavorful Minced Pork Dry Hu Tieu

Dry Hu Tieu with minced pork offers an easy-to-eat flavor suitable for all ages, including children and the elderly. The key to this dish is fresh and tasty pork, which can delight diners when enjoyed. The cooking process for this dish is not too difficult and includes the following steps:

Ingredients for Making Minced Pork Dry Hu Tieu

• 1.5kg beef bones
• 300g pork liver
• 1kg shrimp
• 300g minced pork
• 30 dried shrimps
• 1 dried squid
• 20 quail eggs
• 1kg dried Hu Tieu noodles
• Shallots, dried shallots, green onions.
• Basic spices: fish sauce, salt, sugar, cooking oil, etc.

Steps to Cook Minced Pork Hu Tieu

• Step 1: Prepare the ingredients.
  • Eliminate the fishy odor from the beef bones with lemon and vinegar.
  • Clean the shrimp, pork liver, and minced pork.
  • Boil the quail eggs until cooked and peel the shells.
  • Thoroughly wash the accompanying raw vegetables.
• Step 2: Boil about 2 liters of water. Successively add dried shrimp, dried squid (previously grilled), and beef bones to the pot. Boil over high heat and skim off the foam to make the broth clearer. Sauté shallots and garlic, roast the purple onions, then add all to the broth. After simmering for about 60 minutes, season with spices to taste and turn off the heat.
• Step 3: Boil the pork liver and shrimp until cooked, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Step 4: Place the dried Hu Tieu noodles in a bowl, arrange toppings such as liver, shrimp, minced pork, and pour the broth on top. You can sprinkle some dried shallots for extra flavor. 

3. How to Cook Sweet and Savory Pork Bone Hu Tieu

Pork bone Hu Tieu is a familiar traditional dish for many people. It's the essence of the pork bones that gives this dish's broth a distinctive and unique flavor. Here's how to cook pork bone Hu Tieu that is both sweet and savory, a taste you should definitely try:

Ingredients for Pork Bone Hu Tieu

• 1.5kg pork bones
• 500g fresh shrimp
• 500g white radish
• 1kg dried Hu Tieu noodles
• 14g shiitake mushrooms
• 100g spring onions
• 2 carrots
• 50g celery
• 30g dried shrimp
• Various fresh vegetables for garnish, such as lettuce, bean sprouts, etc.
• Common spices: oyster sauce, salt, broth powder, etc.

Steps to Cook Pork Bone Hu Tieu

• Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
  • Blanch the pork bones in boiling water with a little vinegar and salt to remove any unpleasant odor.
  • Clean the fresh shrimp, remove the back vein, and briefly blanch in boiling water for 1 – 2 minutes.
  • Remove the stems of shiitake mushrooms and hen-of-the-woods mushrooms, then cut them into small bite-sized pieces. Soak the mushrooms in warm water (60°C) until they reach the desired softness.
  • Clean and slice the carrots into thick slices, approximately 2cm wide.
  • Roast the dried shrimp at 180°C for about 8 – 10 minutes.
• Step 2: Bring about 2 liters of water to a boil. Then, add pork bones, celery, carrots, white radish, spring onions, red onions, and other spices for seasoning. Simmer for about 4 hours. Skim off any foam regularly to keep the broth clear. Add dried shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, and hen-of-the-woods mushrooms, then simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
• Step 3: Quickly blanch the Hu Tieu noodles in boiling water to soften them.
• Step 4: Add garlic and shallot oil to the Hu Tieu bowl. Then, place shrimp and pork bones on top. After pouring the broth into the bowl, you can add various fresh vegetables according to your preference and enjoy.

4. How to Cook Rich and Flavorful Beef Stew Hu Tieu

Hu Tieu Beef Stew receives high praise from food enthusiasts for its rich broth, creating a memorable dining experience. Instead of using traditional bone broth, Hu Tieu Beef Stew features an impressive and visually appealing broth, leaving a lasting impression on diners. To prepare this delicious dish at home, you can follow the recipe below:

Ingredients for Hu Tieu Beef Stew

• 400g beef (preferably sirloin or a cut with both muscle and fat)
• 6 purple onions
• 1 fresh coconut
• 2 garlic bulbs
• 1 packet of beef stew seasoning
• 3 lemongrass stalks
• 150g carrots
• 100g spring onions
• 1kg dried Hu Tieu noodles
• Various fresh vegetables for garnish, such as coriander, basil.
• Common spices: fish sauce, salt, broth powder, etc.

Steps to Cook Hu Tieu Beef Stew

• Step 1: Prepare the ingredients:
  • Rinse the beef with diluted saltwater and thinly slice it.
  • Peel and finely chop the garlic and purple onions.
  • Smash the lemongrass into small pieces after washing it thoroughly.
  • Extract the inner coconut water from the fresh coconut.
  • For the fresh vegetables, after removing the withered parts, wash them in diluted saltwater three times.
• Step 2: Place the sliced beef in a clean bowl with a little chopped garlic and purple onions. Marinate the beef with a package of beef stew seasoning and a bit of lime juice for 30 minutes. 
• Step 3: Sauté the marinated beef in a pot with lemongrass and chopped garlic. Once the beef is browned, pour in the coconut water and simmer over medium heat for about 60 minutes. Then, add carrots, spring onions, and season to taste. Continue simmering for another 30 minutes and then turn off the heat.
• Step 4: Place the Hu Tieu noodles in a bowl, add the beef stew broth, and sprinkle some chopped spring onions on top. Now you can enjoy your flavorful beef stew soup. 

6. How to Cook Simple Seafood Stir-Fried Hu Tieu at Home

Hu Tieu stir-fried with seafood is a refreshing and nutritious dish for the whole family. This delicious dish has a mild and appealing flavor, making it suitable for various age groups, including children.

Ingredients for Seafood Stir-Fried Hu Tieu

• 100g fresh squid
• 100g fresh shrimp
• 10g each of onions, carrots, bell peppers, bean sprouts, and Chinese broccoli
• 500g dried Hu Tieu noodles
• Seasonings: soy sauce, broth mix, cooking oil, fish sauce, etc.

Steps to Cook Seafood Stir-Fried Hu Tieu

• Step 1: Peel and devein the shrimp. Cut the squid into bite-sized pieces (use lime to eliminate the fishy smell). Quickly blanch the dried Hu Tieu noodles in boiling water to make them tender and soft.
• Step 2: Sauté purple onions and garlic until fragrant. Once the garlic and onions turn golden, add the Hu Tieu noodles and stir until the noodles have a certain crispness.
• Step 3: Stir-fry the seafood (shrimp, squid) until thoroughly cooked and season with suitable spices. Then, add the crispy stir-fried Hu Tieu noodles and mix well. 
• Step 4: Place the Hu Tieu on a plate, add a little chili sauce, and you're ready to enjoy.

6. How to Cook Hu Tieu with Beef Meatballs

Another delicious option many housewives choose is Hu Tieu with beef meatballs. If you're tired of soft pho noodles, you can try this dish as its flavor is quite similar to the beloved pho. 

Ingredients for Hu Tieu with Beef Meatballs

• 1kg dried Hu Tieu noodles
• 300g beef brisket
• 500g premium beef meatballs
• 100g beef fat
• Assorted vegetables such as bean sprouts, basil, cilantro,…
• Seasonings: black pepper, minced garlic, salt,…

How to Cook Hu Tieu with Beef Meatballs

• Step 1: Clean the beef fat and brisket. For the beef meatballs, thaw and cut them into bite-sized halves.
• Step 2: Place beef fat and brisket in a pot with 2 liters of water and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 30 minutes, then remove the fat and brisket to cool. Season the broth with spices and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Once cooled, slice the brisket into small, bite-sized pieces.
• Step 3: In a bowl, combine Hu Tieu noodles, a bit of broth, beef meatballs, sliced brisket, and assorted vegetables. Sprinkle a dash of black pepper, and your delicious bowl of Hu Tieu with beef meatballs is ready to be enjoyed hot with the family. 

7. How to Cook Vegan Hu Tieu Stir-Fry

If your family observes a vegetarian diet on special days, like full moon or the first day of the lunar month, but still wants to enjoy a delicious bowl of Hu Tieu, you can try this enticing recipe for Vegan Hu Tieu Stir-Fry.

Ingredients for Vegan Hu Tieu Stir-Fry

• 1kg dried Hu Tieu noodles
• 1 block of tofu
• 200g enoki mushrooms or oyster mushrooms
• Assorted vegetables that your family loves.
• Seasonings: vegetarian broth powder, salt, sugar, soy sauce,…

8. How to Cook Vegan Stir-Fried Hu Tieu

• Step 1: Firstly, blanch the dried Hu Tieu noodles to prevent them from sticking together and to make them softer. Clean and drain the assorted vegetables. For the tofu, cut it into square pieces. Trim the base of enoki mushrooms or oyster mushrooms and rinse them thoroughly.
• Step 2: Fry the tofu until it turns golden and crispy on both sides, then remove and let it drain. Stir-fry the mushrooms over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, then add the prepared Hu Tieu and vegetables. Season with the right amount of spices, stir well until everything is cooked, then transfer to a plate.
• Step 3: Serve the Vegan Stir-Fried Hu Tieu on a plate, sprinkle with a little pepper, and enjoy it while it's still hot.

8. How to Cook Special Hu Tieu Xí Quách

Hủ tiếu xí quách has its origins from the Chinese in Guangdong, China. This dish stands out with its distinctive feature—the broth, simmered from bones, retains layers of fat, bone marrow, and tendons inside. This makes the dish fragrant, rich, and enticing for those who indulge.

Ingredients for Special Hu Tieu Xí Quach

• 1kg dried Hu Tieu noodles
• 1 dried cuttlefish
• 50g dried shrimp
• Cilantro, scallions, onions, white radish
• 150g marrow bones
• 100g pork fat
• Additional spices: ground pepper, chili sauce, salt, sugar, bouillon,..

Steps to Cook Special Hu Tieu Xí Quach

• Step 1: Neutralize the odor of marrow bones with a bit of diluted vinegar. Wash white radish, cilantro, and scallions with saltwater.
• Step 2: Bring a pot of 2 liters of water to a boil, then add marrow bones to simmer until tender. After about 30 minutes, add dried shrimp, pre-roasted cuttlefish, scallions, white radish, and onions. Cook together for approximately 90 more minutes. Next, season to taste and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to complete.
• Step 3: Place Hu Tieu noodles into a bowl, then add marrow bones, scallions, fried shallots, and pork fat on top. Pour the broth over the ingredients, and it's ready to be enjoyed. 

9. Authentic Recipe for Hu Tieu Nam Vang

Hu Tieu Nam Vang is a distinctive dish from the Southwestern region of Vietnam, influenced by Chinese cuisine. Besides the bone-based broth, it is served with a unique wine sauce, making this delicious dish irresistibly rich and flavorful. 

Ingredients for Hu Tieu Nam Vang

• 800g pork trotters
• 200g lean pork
• 300g fresh shrimp
• 3 branches of green onions
• 15 quail eggs
• 2 purple onions
• 1 bunch of resilient Hu Tieu noodles.
• Assorted fresh vegetables: Lettuce, perilla leaves, laksa leaves, bean sprouts,…
• Seasonings: Sugar, salt, broth powder, bouillon,…

Steps to Make Hu Tieu Nam Vang

• Step 1: Prepare the ingredients:
  • After cleaning the pork trotters, soak them in diluted vinegar to eliminate the fishy smell.
  • After thoroughly washing the lean pork, finely mince it.
  • Clean the shrimp and peel off the shells, leaving only the shrimp tail.
  • Boil the quail eggs for 10 minutes. Once cooked, peel off the shells.
• Step 2: Place about 2 shrimp and the minced meat into a clean bowl. Add sugar, bouillon, broth powder, cooking oil, and finely minced purple onions, then mix well. Sauté the purple onions until fragrant, then add the mixed shrimp and meat and stir-fry for 10 minutes.
• Step 3: Pour 2 liters of water into a pressure cooker, add all the pork trotters, and simmer over medium heat for 1 hour. When the trotters are tender, season to taste. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, then add the shrimp and cook together for about 5 minutes to complete. 
• Step 4: Place the Hu Tieu noodles in a bowl, add meat, shrimp, quail eggs, and pour enough broth. Sprinkle some pepper and add raw vegetables to enjoy immediately. 

10. How to Cook Delicious Hủ Tiếu Gõ

Hủ tiếu gõ is a familiar and affordable dish for every household. Especially for students, it's a go-to dish for its budget-friendly and delicious qualities. You can showcase your cooking skills by making this dish at home with simple steps as follows:

Ingredients for Hủ Tiếu Gõ

• 150g pork bones
• 1 stick Vietnamese pork sausage
• 500g pork
• 1 dried cuttlefish
• White radish, bean sprouts, basil leaves,…
• Seasonings: broth powder, sugar, salt,…

Steps to Make Hủ Tiếu Gõ

• Step 1: Blanch pork bones in boiling water with a little vinegar and salt to eliminate the odor. Wash white radish, bean sprouts, basil leaves with diluted saltwater.
• Step 2: Boil a large pot with 2 liters of water, then add pork bones, salt, dried cuttlefish, and white radish. Simmer for about 60 minutes. Season with suitable spices and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
• Step 3: Slice Vietnamese pork sausage and cooked pork, then place them in a bowl with rice noodles. Pour in the broth, add some basil leaves, and enjoy while it's still hot. 

Explore Delicious Hu Tieu Spots in Saigon

If you're short on time for home cooking, consider checking out some of the tasty hu tieu spots in Saigon below to enjoy with friends and family.

1. Hong Phat Restaurant

• Address: 389 – 391 Vo Van Tan, Ward 5, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening Hours: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
• Price Range: 60,000 – 110,000 VND

2. Nam Vang Quynh Hu Tieu Stall

• Address: A65 Nguyen Trai, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening Hours: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
• Price Range: 69,000 – 80,000 VND

3. Ba Do Rib Hu Tieu Stall

• Address: 132E Nguyen Tri Phuong, Ward 9, District 5, HCMC
• Opening Hours: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM 
• Price Range: 30,000 – 40,000 VND

4. Thai – Bangkok Stall

• Address: 377 Nguyen Trai, Ward 7, District 5, HCMC
• Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM 
• Price Range: 30,000 – 66,000 VND

5. Ba Cham Budget-Friendly Hu Tieu Stall

• Address: 77 Le Quoc Hung, Ward 12, District 4, HCMC
• Opening Hours: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Price Range: 20,000 – 30,000 VND

Some Delicious Hu Tieu Stalls in Hanoi

In Hanoi, there are some highly praised Hu Tieu stalls that food enthusiasts appreciate. Below are 5 outstanding addresses you can consider visiting to savor the delicacy.

1. Nam Vang Hu Tieu Stall “Minh Chau”

• Address: 67 Tue Tinh, Nguyen Du, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
• Opening Hours: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Price Range: 30,000 – 40,000 VND

2. Gia Thanh Restaurant - A Famous Spot in Hanoi

• Address: 36C Mai Hac De, Bui Thi Xuan, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi
• Opening Hours: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• Price Range: 18,000 – 55,000 VND

3. Hu Tieu – Mi Van Than Duy Anh

• Address: 98 Tran Hung Dao, Cua Nam, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
• Opening Hours: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• Price Range: 30,000 – 55,000 VND

4. Ba Hieu Cuttlefish Hu Tieu Stall

• Address: 29 Nguyen Huy Tu, Bach Dang, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi
• Opening Hours: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
• Price Range: 35,000 – 50,000 VND

5. Hang Bo Dry Noodle & Hu Tieu Stall

• Address: 16 Hang Bo, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
• Opening Hours: 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM
• Price Range: 30,000 – 35,000 VND

This article has shared with you various ways to cook Hu Tieu at home and addresses for delicious Hu Tieu in Saigon and Hanoi. After reading, we hope you find your favorite cooking method to showcase your culinary skills for the whole family. To discover more recipes, don't forget to follow the Blog at Mytour!