Phở Sò Điệp

Phở Sò Điệp is a delightful Vietnamese soup featuring tender scallops in a fragrant broth, enriched with fresh herbs and rice noodles. This high-protein dish offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Scallops - 200 grams
• Rice noodles - 100 grams
• Chicken or seafood broth - 800 ml
• Ginger - 10 grams, sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Thai basil - 1/4 cup
• Bean sprouts - 100 grams
• Chili - 1, sliced (optional)
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a pot, bring the chicken or seafood broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced ginger, minced garlic, and sliced onion to the broth, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
3. While the broth is simmering, cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
4. After the broth has simmered, add the fish sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
5. Gently add the scallops to the broth and cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until they are opaque and cooked through.
6. To serve, divide the cooked rice noodles between two bowls, ladle the hot broth and scallops over the noodles.
7. Top each bowl with fresh cilantro, green onions, Thai basil, and bean sprouts.
8. Drizzle with lime juice and garnish with sliced chili if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.8 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh herbs and vegetables.

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