Bun Bo Xao
Bun Bo Xao is a popular Vietnamese dish made with stir-fried beef, vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients - Serves 2
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Red chili - 1, thinly sliced
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Sugar - 1 tablespoon
- Fish sauce - 3 tablespoons
- Lime - 1, cut into wedges
- Peanuts - 1/4 cup, crushed
- Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Mint leaves - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Bean sprouts - 1 cup
- Cucumber - 1, thinly sliced
- Lettuce - 2 cups, shredded
- Vermicelli noodles - 6 ounces
- Beef sirloin - 8 ounces, thinly sliced
Let's Get Started
- Cook the vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, sugar, garlic, and red chili. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add the beef slices and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until cooked to your desired doneness.
- Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the cooked vermicelli noodles and stir-fry for 2 minutes to heat through.
- Add the prepared dressing to the skillet and toss to coat the noodles.
- Divide the noodles between serving bowls.
- Top with the cooked beef, shredded lettuce, cucumber slices, bean sprouts, mint leaves, cilantro, and crushed peanuts.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
- Enjoy your delicious Bun Bo Xao!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 8g