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If one day you find yourself tired of rice and craving a change, a bowl of pork offal vermicelli is undoubtedly the perfect choice for you. Step into the kitchen and showcase your cooking skills with Mytour in making this Vietnamese delight.
1. Introduction to Pork Offal Vermicelli
In Vietnam, vermicelli is a common staple, second only to rice. There are many vermicelli dishes such as fish vermicelli, seafood vermicelli, and plain vermicelli. But without a doubt, one cannot overlook pork offal vermicelli – a dish that carries the authentic, down-to-earth flavor of Vietnam.
Although the preparation time for bún lòng takes a bit longer, its flavor is sure to leave you impressed.
| Khẩu phần | Thời gian chuẩn bị | Thời gian chế biến |
| 2 – 3 người | 15 phút | 1 tiếng 20 phút |
Ingredients
- 500g beef bones
- 500g fresh vermicelli
- 1 pork heart
- 2 pork livers (about 100g)
- 300g pork stomach
- 300g pork intestines
- 1 onion
- 5 dried onions
- 3 spring onions
- A bit of spring onions and cilantro
- 4 lemongrass stalks
- Seasonings: Cooking oil, soup powder, salt, MSG, rock sugar
Execution Steps
Step 1: Ingredient Preparation
Firstly, lightly scrub the beef bones to remove any dirt on the surface, then wash them thoroughly with water. For the pork heart, liver, stomach, and intestines, rinse them with salt and vinegar for the cleanest possible ingredients.
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Peel the skin off the onions and leave them whole. Wash the spring onions and cilantro, then cut them into approximately 0.5cm pieces to sprinkle on top of the bún bowl later.
Step 2: Cooking Process
Begin by simmering the beef bones to extract the broth for the soup. Place the beef bones, onions, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 tablespoon of rock sugar, and approximately 3 liters of water in a pot. Bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add 4 lemongrass stalks and reduce the heat to the lowest setting, letting it simmer for about 1 hour.
While waiting for the bone broth to simmer, place the pork heart, liver, stomach, and intestines, along with 1.5 teaspoons of salt, 1/3 tablespoon of MSG, and 5 dried onions in another pot to cook.
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Once the broth for the pork heart, liver, stomach, and intestines is boiling, use a ladle to skim off any floating impurities, then turn the heat down and continue simmering. The respective cooking times from the boiling point are as follows: Stomach: 7 minutes; Intestines: 10 minutes; Heart and liver: 18 minutes.
After removing the intestines and stomach, immerse them in a basin of cold water for about 3 minutes to maintain their white color.
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After simmering the bones for 1 hour, add 1 tablespoon of rock sugar, 1.5 tablespoons of seasoning granules, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the pot. Stir well to dissolve the seasonings and continue simmering until the broth boils again, then turn off the heat. Finally, slice the heart and liver into thin, bite-sized pieces, and cut the intestine into 1-1.5 cm segments.
Once done, place the rice vermicelli in a bowl, arrange the heart, liver, intestine, and fresh herbs on top, then pour in the simmered bone broth to complete the bowl of hearty rice vermicelli soup.
3. Finished Dish
After completing the above steps, you'll have a steaming bowl of aromatic rice vermicelli soup. The soft, long vermicelli blends perfectly with the flavorful bone broth. Especially with a variety of toppings from intestine, heart, liver, to fresh herbs, this dish becomes irresistibly appetizing.
Enhance the flavor of your dish by adding a dash of spicy pepper, chili, garlic vinegar, and fresh herbs while eating.
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4. Tips for Delicious Rice Vermicelli Soup
- Cut the pork intestines as you go to prevent them from drying out and losing their deliciousness.
- Choose intestines with a vibrant color, glossy appearance, and, most importantly, no unpleasant odor.
- Select liver pieces that are pinkish, bright red, and have good elasticity.
- When boiling the intestines, handle them gently to avoid breakage.
Don't waste time pondering what to eat today. Roll up your sleeves, head to the kitchen, and try out the recipe for rice vermicelli soup shared by Mytour Blog here. The preparation is simple, and the cooking time is swift. So, quickly save the recipe to enjoy a bowl of nutrient-rich and delicious rice vermicelli.
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