Steps:
- For soup:
- Heat heavy large pot over high heat. Sprinkle duck with salt and pepper. Add to pot; sauté until deep brown, about 6 minutes per side. Add broth, onion, ginger, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, and sugar; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered until duck is very tender, adjusting heat to maintain simmer, 45 to 60 minutes. Using tongs, transfer duck to rimmed baking sheet. Cool 30 minutes. Skin and bone duck. Coarsely shred duck meat. Strain broth into large bowl; discard solids. Spoon fat from top of broth into small bowl; reserve. Return broth and duck to same pot. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill soup uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Cover and chill duck fat.
- For garnishes:
- Cook rice vermicelli in large saucepan of boiling water until just tender, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Cut noodles in half to shorten.
- Melt 2 tablespoons reserved duck fat in same saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots; sauté 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and bamboo shoots. Cook until juices thicken, about 7 minutes longer. Add tomato mixture to soup. Simmer until flavors blend, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and more fish sauce if desired.
- Divide noodles, cabbage, and herbs among 6 large bowls. Ladle in soup. Serve, passing hot sauce and lime wedges.
- A vailable in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets, at some specialty foods stores, and at Asian markets.
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Sourab Ahamed
as@gmail.comThis was my first time trying Vietnamese duck soup, and I was very impressed. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the duck was cooked perfectly.
md shopon Khan
s.md97@aol.comThis soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making it again.
U I Music
m@yahoo.comI've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
GhostMindX9
ghostmindx9@yahoo.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover duck.
shajar shajar
s21@hotmail.comI love that this recipe is so easy to follow. Even a beginner cook can make this soup.
Muhammad shahzad Iqbal
iqbal.m88@gmail.comThis soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Orel Fichman
fichman.orel@hotmail.frI highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Vietnamese duck soup.
Digital Mobile
digital.mobile63@yahoo.comThis soup is a must-try for any fan of Vietnamese cuisine.
Tifah Ali
t_a16@gmail.comI've tried many Vietnamese duck soup recipes, and this one is by far the best. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the duck is always cooked perfectly.
Kyleah Jones
jkyleah23@hotmail.frThis soup is so delicious and comforting. I love the way the flavors all come together.
Devin Jacobs
j.devin48@gmail.comI made this soup for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Sarah Banda
sarah@hotmail.comThis was my first time making Vietnamese duck soup, and it turned out great! The broth was flavorful and the duck was tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Ted Freeman
f_t@hotmail.comI love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
K M
mk0@hotmail.comThis soup was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The duck was so tender and the broth was rich and flavorful.
Bastiaan van Oossanen
b_o27@hotmail.co.ukI've made this soup a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The broth is so flavorful and the duck is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
Precious Moshiwane
p.m19@hotmail.comThis Vietnamese duck soup was a hit with my family! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the duck was fall-off-the-bone tender. I especially loved the addition of the star anise and cinnamon, which gave the soup a unique and delicious flavor.