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Name: Authentic Bun Moc Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Vietnam
Ingredients: *For the Broth and Meatballs:**; 2 lbs pork bones (neck or knuckle); 1 lb pork shoulder, cut into large chunks; 8 cups water; 1 large yellow onion, peeled and halved; 4-inch piece of ginger, halved lengthwise; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup wood ear mushrooms (woodear), rehydrated and thinly sliced; 1/4 cup dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated and thinly sliced; *For the Pork Meatballs (Moc):**; 1/2 lb ground pork (not too lean, 20-30% fat); 2 oz shrimp, peeled and minced (optional, but traditional); 1 shallot, finely minced; 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; *For Assembly:**; 1 lb dried vermicelli noodles (bun); 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; *For Serving:**; Fresh herbs (Thai basil, culantro/sawtooth coriander, mint); Bean sprouts; Lime wedges; Sriracha or chili sauce (optional)

Bun Moc

🇻🇳 Vietnam

Northern

Vietnamese pork meatball noodle soup with mushrooms, often served with fresh herbs and lime.

soup

noodles

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