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VietnameseNon-veg

Banh Canh Cua

Banh Canh Cua — a classic vietnamese dish made simple at home.

60 min2 servesmedium

Banh Canh Cua — a classic vietnamese dish made simple at home. This Vietnamese main is sized for 2 and comes together in about 60 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

407

kcal

35g

Protein

11g

Carbs

27g

Fat

main

Ingredients

  • shrimp2
  • chili2 tbsp
  • cilantro250 g
  • cucumber250 g
  • tofu1 cup
  • garlic2 cloves
  • lime2 cloves
  • saltstaple
  • pepperstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Prep all ingredients for banh canh cua and measure them out.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add main ingredients and cook until just done.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.

  5. 5

    Plate and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Banh Canh Cua take to cook?
Total time is about 60 minutes for 2 servings.
Is Banh Canh Cua vegetarian?
No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are shrimp, chili, cilantro.