Description
A pungent, umami-rich noodle soup from the Mekong Delta made with fermented fish paste (Mam), seafood, pork, and eggplant.
Restaurants serving Bun Mam
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Bun(Rice vermicelli)
- Mam Ca(Fermented fish paste)
- Shrimp
- Pork belly
- Eggplant
Instructions
- Strain fermented fish paste for broth base.
- Mix with lemongrass and pork broth.
- Simmer with shrimp, squid, pork, and eggplant.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Lemongrass、Mam Ca
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Anchovy paste, Nampla
Pairing
Iced Tea(Tra Da)
Trivia
Influenced by Cambodian Prahok. Beginners may be shocked by the smell, but will be captivated by the umami.
Eating tips & etiquette
Due to the pungent smell, it's eaten with plenty of herbs and lime to balance the aroma.
Allergen
Fish, Shrimp, Pork