Bam-i
A comforting Filipino noodle soup with rice noodles, minced pork, fish balls, and mushrooms in a savory broth, topped with crispy fried shallots and green onions.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 8 oz rice noodles
- ½ lb minced pork
- 8 pieces fish balls
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 3 stalks green onions
- 6 cups broth
- ¼ cup crispy fried shallots
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- 1
Soak the 8 oz rice noodles in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- 2
In a large pot, bring 6 cups broth to a boil over high heat. Add the 0.5 lb minced pork, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until it turns white, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Add the 8 fish balls and 1 cup sliced mushrooms to the pot. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until fish balls are heated through and mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the 2 tbsp soy sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste. The broth should be savory and slightly salty.
- 5
Add the soaked rice noodles to the pot and cook until they are soft and tender, about 2 minutes.
- 6
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with sliced green onions and crispy fried shallots. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
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