A Taste of Home: Vietnamese-Style Bun Rieu
- Vietnamese YouTuber Hung Kaka, currently residing in Africa, often cooks traditional Vietnamese dishes for his friends and colleagues.
- In this video, Hung prepares a delicious bowl of bun rieu, a Vietnamese noodle soup.
- Everyone enjoyed the meal, with each person having three bowls of the tasty dish.
Bringing Vietnamese Cuisine to Africa
Hung Kaka, a Vietnamese YouTuber based in Africa, runs a farm with a group of Vietnamese and African individuals. He teaches locals how to grow rice and various crops and provides medical support. His daily life and experiences on the farm are shared on his popular YouTube channel, which has gained a dedicated following.
Hung catches a male duck weighing around 5kg from his farm to prepare for the bun rieu.
The group prepares the duck by plucking and roasting it over straw to give it a delicious aroma.
Every weekend, Hung cooks delicious Vietnamese dishes to treat the farm’s team leaders and deputies. He aims to boost their energy and morale after a long week of hard work and prepare them for an even more productive week ahead.
One of the signature dishes he introduced to his colleagues was bun rieu, a popular Vietnamese noodle soup.
Hung and his team caught a 5kg male duck from the farm. After plucking and preparing the duck, they roasted it over a fire to enhance its flavor.
As fresh rice vermicelli was unavailable, the group used dried vermicelli, ensuring to rinse it after cooking.
The mouthwatering bun rieu, filled with aromatic flavors, is served hot to the eager group.
An essential ingredient in this dish is shrimp paste, which Hung’s group brought with them to Africa. The farm also had a ready supply of ginger and lemongrass.
The roasted duck was then cut into bite-sized pieces and marinated with a blend of spices, including ginger, lemongrass, shrimp paste, fish sauce, MSG, and molasses, for about 15-20 minutes. The duck was then cooked until the meat was tender and the flavors melded beautifully.
While the duck was cooking, Hung’s group prepared the noodles by boiling the dried vermicelli and then rinsing it with clean water.
Hung’s African colleagues were excited to try this unique Vietnamese specialty for the first time.
Everyone eagerly devoured the dish, with each person enjoying three bowls and still wanting more.
A Delicious Cultural Experience
Hung served the bun rieu, placing the noodles in bowls and topping them with the savory duck broth. The distinct aroma of the dish captivated everyone. Hung explained that it was a beloved dish in Vietnam, and his colleagues were excited to try it.
As they savored the bun rieu, the group couldn’t stop expressing their delight. For some, it was a culinary experience unlike any other:
– “It’s delicious! I’ve never tasted anything like this before. Thank you, Vietnam.”
– “I’m over 40 years old, and I’ve never had such a delicious meal. I am truly grateful.”
– “I’m so full, but I could still eat more of this incredible dish.”
One of Hung’s colleagues expressed his amazement at the deliciousness of the dish, saying he had never tasted anything like it before.
Hung was overjoyed to see his friends enjoying the meal, and he promised to continue introducing them to more Vietnamese specialties in the future.
Source: Hung Kaka Vlog – Life in Africa
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