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Clear Noodle Soup

60 min
940 kcal
2 servings

By eatmundo · August 4, 2026

Clear Noodle Soup🇻🇳Phương Huy (thảo luận) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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A celebrated Southern Vietnamese noodle soup that features a clear, flavorful broth served with springy tapioca or rice noodles, minced pork, and crunchy toppings.

According to eatmundo's ingredient comparison, the closest dish to Clear Noodle Soup from another cuisine is Telur Dadar Cincalok (Malaysia): the two share 50% of their ingredients.

Ingredients

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2 servings

How to Make It

  • 1

    Simmer 500 g pork bones in 2 liters of water for 45 minutes to create a clear, savory base stock.

  • 2

    Soak dried shrimp in warm water for 10 minutes until soft, then drain and chop finely.

  • 3

    Sauté minced pork with finely chopped shallots in a wok over medium heat until browned and fragrant.

  • 4

    Add the soaked shrimp to the wok, stir for 2 minutes, then season with 45 ml fish sauce, 15 ml soy sauce and 10 g sugar.

  • 5

    Blanch the noodles in boiling water for 2 minutes until just tender, then drain and place into deep serving bowls.

  • 6

    Ladle the hot broth over the noodles, top with the pork-shrimp mixture, fresh bean sprouts, and herbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clear Noodle Soup?

Clear Noodle Soup is a Vietnamese noodle dish consisting of rice noodles in a broth made from pork bones, topped with minced pork and dried shrimp stir-fried with soy sauce. It is garnished with shallots and bean sprouts and is typically served as a light meal.

What noodles should I use?

Traditionally, tapioca noodles are used for their chewy texture, but rice noodles are a great substitute.

Can I make this vegetarian?

This recipe is not vegetarian: the broth is made from pork bones, and it uses minced pork, dried shrimp and fish sauce.

How do I keep the broth clear?

Skim the surface frequently while the bones are simmering to remove any foam or impurities.

Is the shrimp necessary?

Dried shrimp provides a deep umami flavor that is characteristic of this dish and should not be omitted.

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