Bun Cha
Bun Cha is a traditional Vietnamese dish consisting of grilled pork, vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, and a flavorful dipping sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Water - 1/4 cup
- Chili peppers - 2, thinly sliced
- Green onions - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Thai basil leaves - 1/2 cup, chopped
- Cilantro leaves - 1/2 cup, chopped
- Mint leaves - 1/2 cup, chopped
- Lettuce - 4 cups, shredded
- Vermicelli noodles - 8 ounces, cooked according to package instructions
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Sugar - 2 tablespoons
- Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
- Fish sauce - 1/4 cup
- Pork shoulder - 1 pound, thinly sliced
Let's Get Started
- In a bowl, combine the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, garlic, and water. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the sliced pork to the marinade and let it marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated pork slices for 2-3 minutes on each side, until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Remove the pork from the grill and set aside.
- To assemble the bun cha bowls, divide the cooked vermicelli noodles among 4 bowls.
- Top each bowl with a portion of shredded lettuce, chopped mint, cilantro, Thai basil, green onions, and sliced chili peppers.
- Place the grilled pork slices on top of the noodles and herbs.
- Serve the bun cha with the dipping sauce on the side.
- To eat, dip the pork and noodles into the sauce and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 10g
