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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45-60 minutes, skimming off any foam to keep the broth clear.","group":"Broth Preparation","title":"Place pork bones","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Broth Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a bowl, mix together the canned crab, ground pork, eggs, and shrimp paste until well combined.","group":"Crab Mixture","title":"Mix together the canned crab, ground pork, eggs, and shrimp paste","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Crab Mixture"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a separate pan, sauté minced garlic and tomato wedges until the tomatoes are softened and have released their color.","group":"Soup Base","title":"In a separate pan, sauté minced garlic and tomato wedges","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Soup Base"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the sautéed tomatoes and fried tofu puffs to the simmering pork broth. Season with fish sauce and sugar.","group":"Finishing the Soup","title":"Add the sautéed tomatoes and fried tofu puffs","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing the Soup"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Gently drop spoonfuls of the crab mixture into the simmering broth. Do not stir. The mixture will float to the top as it cooks, forming 'riêu' clusters.","group":"Finishing the Soup","title":"Gently drop spoonfuls of the crab mixture","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Finishing the Soup"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Cook the rice vermicelli according to package instructions. Place noodles in bowls and pour the hot broth over them, ensuring each bowl gets tofu and crab clusters.","group":"Serving","title":"Cook the rice vermicelli according","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the most authentic flavor, use a mix of fresh paddy crab meat and canned minced crab in spices. The key to the broth is the balance between the savory shrimp paste and the sour tamarind.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","boil","saute"],"equipment":["Large pot","Frying pan","Mixing bowl"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["shellfish","eggs","fish"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Generous servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The broth can be made 1 day in advance. 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