How to Make Delicious Shrimp and Pork Noodle Soup

Shrimp and pork noodle soup, also known as “hu tieu,” is a traditional Vietnamese dish that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. It is a popular dish, especially in southern Vietnam. Here’s a simple and tasty recipe for making shrimp and pork noodle soup.

Ingredients:

• 300g of “hu tieu” noodles (or pho noodles)
• 150g of fresh shrimp
• 150g of pork
• 1 purple onion
• 1 white onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 eggs
• 1 bunch of Chinese celery
• 1 bunch of scallions
• 1 chili pepper (optional)
• 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• Salt, pepper, and fish sauce

Instructions:

• Step 1: Finely chop the onions, garlic, and Chinese celery.
• Step 2: Rinse the pork and cut it into thin, 3cm long pieces. Peel and devein the shrimp.
• Step 3: Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan and sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant.
• Step 4: Add the pork to the pan and stir for 1 minute, then add the shrimp and stir for another minute.
• Step 5: Add 1.5 liters of water to a pot and bring to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce and stir.
• Step 6: Add the sautéed pork and shrimp to the pot, along with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and a sprinkle of pepper.
• Step 7: Boil the soup for about 5 minutes, and adjust the seasoning to taste.
• Step 8: Add the noodles to the pot and cook for about 1 minute until they are soft.
• Step 9: Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them. Pour the eggs into the pot and stir.
• Step 10: Serve the soup hot, topped with chopped scallions, Chinese celery, and a few slices of chili pepper (optional). Enjoy!