Mung Vermicelli Soup
Mung bean vermicelli is also called falooda in India. It is usually made from arrowroot starch and is served on top of kulfi. In Malaysia, it is called tanghoon. Mung bean vermicelli is often confused with bihun, which is a rice-based noodle. Soups made with mung beans have a noodle-like consistency, making them a tasty and comforting soup.
Ingredients
- garlic chopped
- onions cut
- vegetables e.g. broccoli and carrots
- shrimps pork or chicken (optional)
- fish sauce
- pepper
- cooking oil
- hot water
Instructions
- Soak the vermicelli and dried vegetables in water, separately .
- Cooking Mung Vermicelli Soup
- Cooking Mung Vermicelli Soup
- Saute' garlic in a very hot pan.
- Add the shrimps or chicken if you're using any.
- Add the onions. Stir well.
- Add the vegetables. I used broccoli and carrots for this dish.
- Season with fish sauce and pepper.
- Add hot water.
- Let the soup boil.
- Add the soaked vegetables and vermicelli last.
- Let it simmer until you smell its aromatic flavor.
- Season further with fish sauce and pepper, as desired.
- Enjoy with a fried dish and a hot steaming rice.
Video
Notes
Notice that we didn't use any artificial seasoning or flavors? I told you it's healthy!