Bún riêu cua also known as Vietnamese Crab Noodle Soup, is a traditional dish of Vietnam. This is a delicious street food or dish that can be enjoyed in any weather. It is a dish that is both rustic and familiar to most people. The flavor of bún riêu cua is rich from crab meat, sour from tomatoes, a little fatty from fried tofu and most characteristic is the light aroma of shrimp paste mixed in the broth.
Bún riêu cua is delicious when eaten with a plate of fresh raw vegetables with familiar vegetables such as banana ears, grated water spinach, oregano, bean sprouts, etc. making the eater feel satisfied.
History
This is a well-known dish to all locals across Vietnam, but it is believed to originate from the Red River Delta – the biggest delta in the North.
However, this dish soon made its way to the South and was welcomed by many people here. In the process of conquering Southern diners, this dish has been modified in some ways to better suit regional tastes.
For example, Southerners use bone broth to cook broth, adding tamarind juice to the bowl of vermicelli before enjoying… Some people also add cashew oil to make the soup more eye-catching.
Main ingredient
There are 3 main ingredients in this dish, including
– Riêu cua (crab paste): This part is cooked so that the crab paste and crab juice are concentrated. When eaten, you will feel the aroma and fatty taste of the crab, this is the soul of this dish.
– Broth: The broth is made from crab juice, tomatoes, and some other ingredients and spices. This broth is fragrant, delicious, sweet, and refreshing with a slightly sour taste of vinegar and tomatoes.
– Vermicelli noodles: are made from fragrant and delicious rice. The noodles are chewy and delicious when eaten with broth.
Recommend some places to enjoy
In Hanoi Capital:
- Hàng Bồ: The broth is rich in flavor and the fried beans are golden and soft.
Address: No. 44 Hang Bo Street, Hoan Kiem District
- Hàng Cót: has a broth rich in fish sauce and is eaten with delicious shrimp paste. The toppings are also quite diverse, with beans, sprouts, beef, etc.
Address: No. 17 Hang Cot Street, Hoan Kiem District
In Ho Chi Minh City:
- Vườn Chuối: A full bowl of vermicelli noodles includes crab paste and snails. Crab paste are rich in flavor and sweet. Steamed snails dipped in ginger fish sauce are super delicious. The broth is available with tofu and tomatoes and has a sour taste and beautiful color.
Address: No. 417 Vinh Vien Street, Ward 6, District 10
- Ông Tiên: The dipping sauce is mixed in a thick consistency. Snails are crispy, carefully prepared, and clean.
Address: No. 96 Phan Dinh Phung Street, Ward 17, Phu Nhuan District
If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Vietnamese dish, Bún riêu cua is a great option. It is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone.
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