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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Shrimp and pork rice noodle soup is a very familiar soup, with a delicious, rich flavor and plenty of energy that gives you an exciting start to your day. Quickly learn the detailed recipe for this dish and show off your skills in the kitchen for your family members to enjoy!
Ingredients for Shrimp and Pork Rice Noodle Soup For 2 people
Fresh shrimp 150 gr Ground pork 300 gr Tofu 1 piece Chicken egg 1 piece Tomato 2 pieces Green onion 2 stalks Red onion 1 bulb Chili pepper 2 pieces Fresh rice noodles 500 gr Accompanying vegetables 150 gr (bean sprouts/ Vietnamese mint/ basil) Cooking oil 4 tablespoons Shrimp paste 1 tablespoon Common spices A little (salt/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate/ pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh shrimp
- You should choose shrimp that have a translucent shell, allowing you to see through to the shrimp meat.
- Prioritize those with the head and body tightly stuck together.
- Do not choose shrimp that feel slimy to the touch or have shells that are too soft and easily peel off.
How to choose fresh and delicious pork
- You should choose pieces of meat that have a mix of lean meat and fat, with the lean part being pink-red and the fat part being opaque white.
- You can check the freshness of the meat by pressing it with your finger; if it bounces back well after you pull your finger away, then the meat is fresh, and you should buy it.
- Do not buy pieces of meat that have been left out too long, as they will have a foul smell and a slimy surface.
- To ensure quality, you can buy pork and ask the seller to grind it on the spot or buy it to grind yourself using a meat grinder.
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken eggs
- You should choose eggs that have a slightly rough surface, which you can feel has many tiny bumps.
- You can check the freshness of the eggs by holding them up to the light; if you see a round dark shadow in the center, then you should buy them.
- When you shake the eggs, if you hear a sound, do not buy them as they are old and likely to spoil.
How to choose fresh and delicious tomatoes
- Good tomatoes are those that are bright red, shiny on the surface, and have a distinct aroma.
- Prioritize choosing tomatoes with fresh green stems that are tightly attached to the body of the tomato.
- Do not buy tomatoes that are scratched, bruised, or have many black spots; if they leak water when pressed, avoid them.
How to choose delicious tofu
- Choose pieces of tofu that have a creamy white color like that of soybeans.
- Good tofu pieces have a smooth surface and good elasticity.
- Avoid buying pieces that are too hard, as they will not feel smooth and may be slightly slimy when touched.
How to make Shrimp and Meat Noodle Soup
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Prepare the ingredients
For the shrimp, remove the heads and set them aside, discard the shells and the shrimp veins, then wash thoroughly and drain. After that, chop the peeled shrimp finely.
The accompanying vegetables include bean sprouts, Vietnamese coriander, and basil, which should be washed and drained. Wash the tomatoes and cut them into wedges.
Peel and finely chop the shallots. Wash the green onions and chop them. Remove the stems from the chili peppers and chop them finely.
How to quickly and cleanly remove shrimp veins
- Method 1: Hold the shrimp’s body firmly with one hand, gently squeeze the shrimp’s head with the other hand, and slowly pull it out. The shrimp vein will come out along with it.
- Method 2: After removing the shrimp’s head, use a toothpick to pry the shrimp vein out, gently pull it out to avoid breaking it.
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Frying the tofu
Wash the tofu through one rinse of water, drain, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Place a pan on the stove, add 4 tablespoons of cooking oil into the pan, and carefully fry all sides of the tofu until golden.
Tip: Depending on your preference, you can fry the tofu until crispy golden or just lightly fry it!
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Mixing the filling
Add the minced shrimp into a bowl along with 300g of ground pork, crack in 1 egg, all the chopped shallots, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate. Mix well and let the mixture marinate for 30 minutes.
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Cooking the broth
First, add 1/2 tablespoon of oil used to fry the tofu into the pan and sauté the tomatoes for about 2 minutes.
Next, place the cleaned shrimp heads into the pot along with 2 liters of water and bring to a boil. When the water boils, skim off the foam and add the sautéed tomatoes.
Once the water boils again, drop in each ball of the marinated shrimp and pork filling from above, and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the filling is cooked through.
After 10 minutes, add the fried tofu along with 1 tablespoon of shrimp paste into the pot. Adjust the seasoning to taste, add chopped green onions, and turn off the heat.
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Completion
Take a serving of noodles and place it in a bowl. Add bean sprouts, Vietnamese coriander, basil, and sliced chili, then ladle the broth along with the shrimp and pork filling on top and enjoy.
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Finished Product
The shrimp and pork vermicelli is incredibly attractive and has been completed. The broth is rich and sweet, with the shrimp and pork filling being fatty and naturally sweet, which will definitely make you want to eat it repeatedly without getting bored.
Add shrimp paste and lime if you want to enhance the flavor. Enjoy your meal!
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*Source of the recipe and images shared from Facebook: Trang Đinh
