Name: Authentic Bun Ca Recipe (Vietnamese Fish Noodle Soup with Tomatoes)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Vietnam
Ingredients: *For the Fish:**; 5 lbs (700g) firm white fish fillets (snakehead fish, basa, or cod); 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup rice flour; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/4 cup water (or pineapple juice); 1 cup oil for frying; *For the Broth:**; 8 cups chicken or pork bone broth (or water); 1 lb (450g) ripe tomatoes, quartered; 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or 1/2 can); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced shallots; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; *For Serving:**; 1 lb (450g) dried vermicelli noodles (bun); 2 cups bean sprouts; 1 bunch fresh Thai basil; 1 bunch culantro (ngò gai); 1 bunch mint; 1 cup chopped green onions and cilantro (for garnish); 2 limes, cut into wedges; Chili peppers (sliced), optional

Bun Ca 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Vietnamese fish noodle soup with tomatoes and fresh herbs.

soup fish

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Fish noodles tomatoes herbs

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