Bun Ca Chay

Bun Ca Chay is a delightful Vietnamese noodle soup featuring a fragrant vegetable broth, rice noodles, and a medley of fresh herbs and vegetables. This dairy-free dish is perfect for a light yet satisfying meal that warms the soul.

Ingredients

• Rice vermicelli noodles - 100 grams
• Vegetable broth - 800 ml
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Daikon radish - 100 grams, julienned
• Mushrooms (shiitake or oyster) - 100 grams, sliced
• Tofu (firm) - 100 grams, cubed
• Lemon grass - 1 stalk, bruised
• Fresh ginger - 1 inch, sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Fresh cilantro - a handful, chopped
• Fresh mint - a handful, chopped
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Chili pepper - 1, sliced (optional for heat)
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large pot, combine the vegetable broth, bruised lemongrass, sliced ginger, and minced garlic. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Add the julienned carrot, daikon radish, and sliced mushrooms to the pot. Let simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
3. Meanwhile, cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
4. After the vegetables have cooked, add the cubed tofu and soy sauce to the broth. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
5. Season the broth with lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
6. To serve, divide the cooked vermicelli noodles into two bowls. Ladle the hot broth and vegetables over the noodles.
7. Garnish with chopped cilantro, mint, green onions, and sliced chili pepper if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.8 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Low in calories and fat, making it a great option for maintaining a healthy weight.

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