"Bún Bò Huế" (Spicy Beef Noodle Soup)

This cuisine originated in Huế city, the former capital of Vietnam. The name "bún bò Huế" is to denote its origin. Within Huế and surrounding cities, it is simply called "bún bò". The broth of this soup is prepared by simmering beef bones with lemongrass and then seasoned with fermented shrimp sauce and sugar for taste.

As its name, beef is the main ingredient of this cuisine. It is also served with thin slices of marinated and boiled beef shank, chunks of oxtail, cubes of congealed pig blood, and pig's knuckles as a special type.

"Bún bò" is commonly served with lime wedges, cilantro sprigs, diced green onions, raw sliced onions, thinly sliced banana blossom, red cabbage, mint, basil, perilla, Vietnamese coriander, sawtooth herb, and sometimes mung bean sprouts. Spicy dried chili sauce is added later before eating will make the cuisine tastier. Fish sauce and shrimp sauce are added to the soup according to taste. Ingredients might be varied by region due to their availability.

It’s not exaggerating to describe "bún bò Huế" as a timeless delicacy that connects the past and the present. Till now, "bún bò Huế" has been among the preferred choices for breakfast in Vietnam.