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Hủ Tiếu Mì originated from Cambodia and spread to various regions within and beyond China, becoming a staple in these areas. Over the years, it made its way to countries like Thailand, Singapore, and Southern Vietnam.
Capturing the Delightful Essence of Hủ Tiếu Mì in Ho Chi Minh City
Hủ Tiếu first flourished in the South, particularly in Saigon, since the 1950s. Over time, it has evolved into a signature dish in Saigon, akin to Phở in Hanoi.
A Culinary Icon of Saigon
Strolling along the streets of Saigon and the Southern region, one can encounter numerous sidewalk Hủ Tiếu stalls emanating tantalizing aromas and billowing smoke. These serve as the quintessential breakfast and evening snack for Southerners, starting their day with a quick and delicious bowl of Hủ Tiếu and concluding it with a light dinner of the same.
Exploring the Essence of Hủ Tiếu
This dish features rice-based noodles. Its main ingredients include Hủ Tiếu noodles, long-simmered broth made from pork bones, pork meat, and offal, garnished with spring onions, bean sprouts, chives, and minced meat. Additionally, diners can add chili sauce for a spicy kick or a dash of tangy lime juice.
Accompanied by chili sauce for those who prefer spice or a hint of sourness from lime
Hủ Tiếu comes in a variety of styles such as Nam Vang-style Hủ Tiếu, Sa Tế-style Hủ Tiếu, Mỹ Tho-style Hủ Tiếu, Chinese-style Hủ Tiếu, Sa Đéc-style Hủ Tiếu, wooden paddle Hủ Tiếu, and squid Hủ Tiếu.
The diversity of Hủ Tiếu dishes in Saigon today
As Hủ Tiếu has been passed down through many countries, each country has its own way of preparation, adding different flavors and distinctive characteristics, resulting in various types of Hủ Tiếu. We can find all kinds of Hủ Tiếu in Saigon, each with a different taste and way of consumption.
A quintessential delicacy in Ho Chi Minh City that cannot be missed
How to Make Hủ Tiếu Mì
Ingredients: bones, salted radish, dried squid, lean meat, liver (shrimp, meatballs, fish balls), pressed noodles, Hủ Tiếu noodles, vegetables such as bean sprouts, chives, and optional herbs like coriander and scallions. Seasonings include sugar, soup base, and MSG.
Next, clean all the ingredients.
The ingredients for this Western Vietnamese Hủ Tiếu Mì dish
Method:
Bring a pot of water to a boil with bones and salted radish. While boiling, skim off the foam to prevent the broth from becoming cloudy. Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, season with soup base and MSG. This gives us a flavorful broth.
The process of preparing Hủ Tiếu broth
Slice the meat and liver thinly, boil until cooked, then remove and place in cold water to ensure the meat is tender and crispy.
Both Hủ Tiếu and noodles are soaked in hot water and then placed in cold water to ensure they are firm and chewy.
The final step is to add the noodles to a bowl, top with meat, liver, minced meat, fried fish balls, and a sprinkle of coriander and scallions. Then pour in the fragrant, hot, and rich broth. Now we have a bowl of aromatic, delicious, and distinctive Hủ Tiếu noodles.
Additionally, we can enjoy it with blanched vegetables or paired with raw vegetables to diversify the flavors and promote health benefits.
The Oldest Hủ Tiếu Stalls in Saigon
This café opens from 6 AM to 2 PM.
Price range: 30,000 - 35,000 VND
Quang Ky's Hu Tieu
Quang Ky's Hu Tieu and Mi eatery in Saigon - Delicious and affordable breakfast spot in Saigon
This Hu Tieu spot stands out as one of the most renowned in Saigon. Despite being the priciest within Cho Lon Market, it continues to allure not only tourists but also locals. With a recipe passed down for 50 years, the noodles are tender yet chewy, the broth robust, and the ground peanuts finely crushed, resulting in a rich and creamy flavor. Each slice of meat is delicately and professionally cut.
Address: Trieu Quang Phuc street, district 5 and only open from 4 PM to 10 PM
Price: 70,000 VND
Thieu Ky's Hu Tieu and Mi Food Truck
Thieu Ky's Stir-Fried Hu Tieu and Mi Food Truck
This Hu Tieu food truck, with a 70-year history, is renowned for its meticulously crafted noodles, exclusively made for its own establishment. The noodle recipe may sound simple, mixing wheat flour with duck eggs and alkaline water, fermenting for a period, then rolling and cutting into strands. However, it's the skilled hands of the owner here that produce these traditional noodles.
A bowl of mixed Hu Tieu with offal, pork ribs, and dry oil noodles is the two most popular dishes at this eatery.
Address: in alley 66 Le Dai Hanh
Price: around 28,000 VND
When visiting Saigon, don't forget these renowned traditional Hu Tieu food trucks. You won't find the unique flavors and special bowls of Hu Tieu, each with its own distinctive characteristics, anywhere else like you do in Saigon.
