Bun Cha Gio Chay

Bun Cha Gio Chay is a delightful dairy-free Vietnamese soup featuring a fragrant broth paired with crispy vegetarian spring rolls. This dish is light yet satisfying, making it perfect for a nourishing meal.

Ingredients

• Rice noodles - 150 grams
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Mushrooms (shiitake or button) - 100 grams, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Daikon radish - 50 grams, julienned
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Green onions - 2, sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Vegetarian spring rolls - 4 pieces
• Chili sauce - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a pot, heat the vegetable broth over medium heat and add the sliced mushrooms, carrots, and daikon radish. Simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Stir in the soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Allow it to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
4. While the broth is simmering, cook the vegetarian spring rolls according to package instructions until crispy.
5. To serve, divide the cooked rice noodles into two bowls, ladle the hot broth and vegetables over the noodles, and top with chopped cilantro and green onions.
6. Add the crispy spring rolls on the side and drizzle with chili sauce to taste.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Low in calories while providing a satisfying meal option.

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