Bún Riêu Vietnam: Crab Noodle Soup Recipe & Ingredients

Bún Riêu Cua in Vietnam (Crab Noodle Soup) is one of the best popular dishes during summer days for Northern Vietnamese. The main ingredient of Bún Riêu is of course crab meat. Crab meat is rich in nutrients that help one lose weight, prevent cancer and that is also good for the heart and eyesight. The unique addition to this noodle soup is the “riêu” or meatballs, made of pork, shrimp, crab, and prawns.

Recipe of Real Authentic Bun Rieu is simple. First thing you need to do is selecting moderate size female crabs. The crabs will be washed and their aprons are removed. The crab roe is separated and sautéed with salt, onions and oil to become aromatic, rich and custardy.

The crab legs with body are mixed with salt and rinsed before being pounded. The substance is then filtered in water to remove big pieces of shell. The remaining solution collected will be cooked until it boils and the crab meat forms blocks floating on the surface of water. The crab meat is taken out and placed alongside the sautéed crab roe.

In order to enhance the flavor of Bún Riêu Cua, some people may add bone broth. To make the broth have a good eyes catching color, cooked fresh tomato sauce will be added. A little vinegar and garlic gives the broth a mild sour and spicy taste.

When the broth is done, the vermicelli or rice noodle is put into the bowl with the shiny yellow crab roe and chopped scallions on top. Bun Rieu in Vietnam is usually served with lemon, raw leafy vegetables such as lettuce, perilla, marjoram, and sliced banana flowers. With simple ingredients easily found in the countryside, Bun Rieu is a popular nutritious and healthy choice on hot summer days.

Where are the Best Local Places to Try Bún Riêu in Hanoi and Saigon?

1. Bun Rieu Huyen Thu:

• Address: 2F Quang Trung, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi Old Quarter
• Phone: 0393 959 009
• Opening hours: 6:00 - 14:00

2. Bún Riêu Co Hoa:

• Address: 110 b1 Hoang Tich Tri, Dong Da District, Hanoi
• Phone: 0977 399 827 & 0393 146 578

3. Bún Riêu Cua Tuan Anh:

• Address: No. 35-37 Hong Mai, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi
• Phone: 0984 963 717

4. Bún Riêu Sườn Sụn Bà Điếc:

• Address: 33 Nguyen Thiep, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi French Quarter
• Phone: 0968 156 207
• Opening hours: 17:00 - 23:00

5. Bun Rieu - 7B Ly Quoc Su:

• Address: 7B Ly Quoc Su, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi Old Quarter
• Opening hours: 8:00 - 20:30

6. Bun Rieu Co Hoan – Hang Luoc:

• Address: 14 Hang Luoc, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi Old Quater
• Phone: 0339 184 518
• Opening hours: 06:00 - 22:00

7. Crab noodle soup at Ben Thanh Market:

• Address: Phan Boi Chau street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

8. Crab noodle soup with snail:

• Address: 287, Nguyen Dinh Chieu street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City

9. Crab noodle soup with snail:

• Address: Thanh Hai stall, 14/12 Ky Dong Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City

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See Also:

• Best Authentic Street Food You Should Not Miss in Ha Noi
• Best Authentic Vietnamese Dishes You Should Never Miss