Bun Mam Recipe

Bun Mam Recipe

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Bun Mam is a vibrant Vietnamese noodle soup that bursts with bold flavors and rich aromas. Originating from the Mekong Delta, this dish highlights fermented fish broth that gives it a unique tangy...

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Ingredients

  • Fermented fish sauce (mam) 1/2 cup
  • Pork bones 2 pounds, Blanched
  • Shrimp heads and shells 1 cup, Roasted
  • Water 8 cups
  • Lemongrass stalks 3 stalks, Bruised
  • Garlic cloves 5 cloves, Crushed
  • Shallots 3 medium, Sliced
  • Palm sugar 2 tablespoons, Adjust to taste
  • Tamarind paste 2 tablespoons, Dissolved in 1/4 cup warm water
  • Fish sauce 3 tablespoons, For balanced saltiness
  • Chili peppers 2-3, Sliced, optional
  • Fresh ginger 1-inch piece, Smashed
  • Rice vermicelli noodles: 12 oz, soaked or cooked according to package directions
  • Shrimp: 8 large, peeled and deveined
  • Squid: 8 oz, cleaned and sliced into rings
  • Fish fillets (preferably snakehead or catfish): 1 cup, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Puff tofu: 4 pieces, fried golden
  • Bean sprouts: 1 cup, fresh and rinsed
  • Okra: 6-8 pieces, sliced
  • Pineapple chunks: ½ cup, adds subtle sweetness

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