Jun 09 2026
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Seafood Noodle Soup Recipe

Inspired by Buba Noodle Bar
Time45m
Serves4

squid, shrimp, fish balls, crab cake, rice noodles, chicken broth, shallots

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Noodles and Broth

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Seafood

    Clean the squid by removing the ink sac and guts. Cut into rings. Peel and devein the shrimp. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Noodles

    Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 30 minutes or until soft. Drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Shallots

    Peel and thinly slice the shallots.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Cook the Broth

    In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Add Seafood and Shallots

    Once the broth is boiling, add the sliced shallots, squid, shrimp, and fish balls. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the seafood is cooked through.

  3. 6

    Add Crab Cakes

    Gently add the crab cakes to the pot and allow them to heat through for an additional 3-4 minutes.

  4. 7

    Combine with Noodles

    In serving bowls, place a portion of the soaked rice noodles. Carefully ladle the seafood broth and ingredients over the noodles.

  5. 8

    Serve

    Garnish with fresh herbs or lime wedges if desired and serve hot.

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