Bun rieu

Bun rieu is a rich and flavorful Vietnamese rice noodle soup featuring a light tomato broth and a unique blend of ingredients, making it both comforting and refreshing. This kosher adaptation brings together the traditional flavors while ensuring all components are suitable for a kosher diet.

Ingredients

• Rice noodles - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 2, finely chopped
• Tomatoes - 400 grams, diced
• Vegetable broth - 1 liter
• Tofu - 150 grams, cubed
• Fish sauce (kosher) - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce (kosher) - 1 tablespoon
• Cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
• Mint leaves - 30 grams, chopped
• Bean sprouts - 100 grams
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges
• Chili peppers - 1, sliced (optional)

Steps

1. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped shallots, sauté until fragrant.
3. Add diced tomatoes to the pot and cook until they soften, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add fish sauce and soy sauce, stirring well.
5. Add cubed tofu to the broth and simmer for an additional 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
6. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more fish sauce or soy sauce according to preference.
7. To serve, divide the cooked rice noodles into two bowls, ladle the hot broth with tofu and tomatoes over the noodles.
8. Garnish with chopped cilantro, mint leaves, and bean sprouts. Serve with lime wedges and sliced chili peppers on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 1.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from tomatoes and herbs.
• Provides a good source of plant-based protein from tofu.

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