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Drain and rinse the meats thoroughly to remove impurities.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place beef shank and pork hocks","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Clean the pot and return the meats. Add 4 liters (about 1 gallon) of water and the bruised lemongrass. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef shank is tender but not falling apart.","group":"Broth","title":"Clean the pot and return the meats","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"Broth"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a separate small bowl, mix the shrimp paste with 1 cup of cold water. Let it settle, then pour only the clear liquid into the simmering broth, discarding the sediment.","group":"Seasoning","title":"Mix the shrimp paste","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Seasoning"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add rock sugar and salt to taste. Heat annatto seeds in oil to create a vibrant red oil; strain and add this oil to the pot for the signature spicy look and flavor.","group":"Finishing","title":"Add rock sugar and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Cook the thick rice vermicelli according to package directions. To serve, place noodles in a bowl, top with sliced beef shank and pork hocks, then ladle the hot broth over them.","group":"Assembly","title":"Cook the thick rice vermicelli according","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"The secret to a great Bún bò Huế is the shrimp paste (Mắm ruốc) and the lemongrass. Ensure you parboil the meats first to get a clear, clean-tasting broth.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["main","soup"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["Stock pot","Small skillet","Fine mesh strainer","Noodle bowls"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["shellfish","fish"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"bowl","note":"Large servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The broth can be made 1-2 days in advance. The flavors often deepen overnight."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store broth and noodles separately to prevent noodles from absorbing all the liquid and becoming mushy.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat broth on the stovetop until boiling before adding to fresh or leftover noodles."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbun_bo_hue_9b39e933c8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7e312fd9-749a-4f71-9429-03a9bb5da36b","imageAlt":"Bún bò Huế — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["spicy","noodle-soup","vietnamese-cuisine","beef-broth","lemongrass"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Bún bò Huế","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T21:29:31.734Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T21:29:31.734Z","related":[{"id":"mie_goreng_589c97c20a","slug":"authentic-mie-goreng","title":"Authentic Mie Goreng","description":"A classic Indonesian street food dish featuring savory stir-fried egg noodles tossed with a sweet and salty glaze, crisp vegetables, and a mix of proteins.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":30},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Indonesian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmie_goreng_589c97c20a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=8a50402c-7fbe-4b90-9e82-da20e063190a","imageAlt":"Authentic Mie Goreng — recipe cover","tags":["indonesian","street food","noodles","savory","quick meal"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":15,"stepCount":7},{"id":"banh_mi_f517f98aec","slug":"banh-mi-vietnamese-sandwich","title":"Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Vietnamese street food featuring a crusty baguette filled with savory pork, creamy pâté, crisp pickled vegetables, and aromatic fresh herbs.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbanh_mi_f517f98aec%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=95d748db-c3ec-4f86-97b2-405f15d867a1","imageAlt":"Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich) — recipe cover","tags":["vietnamese","sandwich","street food","banh mi","quick meal","spicy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":5},{"id":"laksa_f56760c1ba","slug":"classic-singaporean-curry-laksa","title":"Classic Singaporean Curry Laksa","description":"A fragrant, rich, and spicy coconut-based noodle soup featuring succulent shrimp, absorbent tofu puffs, and silky rice noodles. 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