Watch CHAY Vietnamese Restaurant Make a Meatless Bun Bo Hue

Host Seth Tillman heads to CHAY Vietnamese restaurant in Falls Church, VA to watch chef Lan Tran cook Bun Bo Hue, a speciality from central Vietnam, but with a twist — no meat! Traditional Bon Bo Hue includes bones and meat, but this version is vegetarian. The process starts with broth made from lemongrass, star anise, cinnamon, and other ingredients, and concludes with traditional rice noodles. The result is flavorful and textured soup, with notes of garlic and fermented soy bean paste.

This video is part of WETA's SIGNATURE DISH series, which highlights standout dishes from top restaurants across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Host Seth Tillman explores the incredibly diverse array of cuisines that the DMV offers, chatting with chefs, restauranters and others to explore the people and cultures behind DC’s best food. From strip mall eateries to fine dining establishments, SIGNATURE DISH explores DC’s favorite restaurants and brings you the many flavors of the DMV.

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