Bánh Canh Cua

Bánh Canh Cua is a delicious Vietnamese soup featuring thick, chewy noodles made from tapioca flour, paired with sweet crab meat and aromatic herbs. This keto-friendly version replaces traditional noodles with a low-carb alternative while maintaining the dish's authentic flavors.

Ingredients

• Crab meat - 200 grams
• Tapioca flour - 100 grams
• Almond flour - 50 grams
• Chicken broth - 500 ml
• Coconut milk - 100 ml
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 1, finely chopped
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Red chili - 1, sliced (optional)
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine tapioca flour and almond flour. Gradually add 100 ml of water until a dough forms. Knead for a few minutes, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
2. Roll the dough into thin ropes and cut them into bite-sized pieces to form the 'noodles'. Set aside.
3. In a large pot, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped shallots, sautéing until fragrant.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the crab meat, coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Gently add the prepared 'noodles' to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes until they float and are cooked through.
6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions, cilantro, and sliced red chili if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from crab meat, supporting muscle health.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for keto diets.

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