Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsYoung's Café Vietnamese Cuisine🌶️flaming Soup Recipe

🌶️flaming Soup Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Vietnamese style hot and sour soup served in a flaming pot with shrimp and vegetables

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Broth

    In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil. Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and bird's eye chili. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.

  2. 2

    Add Main Ingredients

    Add the shrimp, mushrooms, and tofu to the pot. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through.

  3. 3

    Season the Soup

    Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add the bean sprouts, fresh cilantro, and spring onions just before serving.

  4. 4

    Flaming Presentation

    Transfer the soup to a flameproof pot or a traditional hot pot. Carefully light a small amount of high-proof alcohol on the surface of the soup to create the flaming effect. Serve immediately and enjoy the spectacle!

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