But Thit Cha Gio
Bún Thịt Chả Giò is a Vietnamese dish consisting of vermicelli noodles, grilled pork, and crispy spring rolls.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Nuoc cham sauce - For serving
- Peanuts - 1/4 cup, crushed
- Cilantro - 1/4 cup
- Mint leaves - 1/4 cup
- Lettuce - 4 leaves, shredded
- Bean sprouts - 1 cup
- Carrots - 1, julienned
- Shrimp - 1/2 lb, peeled and deveined
- Ground pork - 1/2 lb
- Spring roll wrappers - 12 sheets
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Sugar - 1 tablespoon
- Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
- Fish sauce - 3 tablespoons
- Pork shoulder - 1 lb, thinly sliced
- Vermicelli noodles - 8 oz
Let's Get Started
- Cook the vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and minced garlic. Add the sliced pork and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated pork slices for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the ground pork, shrimp, carrots, and minced garlic. Mix well.
- Soak the spring roll wrappers in warm water for a few seconds until pliable. Place a spoonful of the pork and shrimp mixture onto each wrapper and roll tightly, folding the sides in as you go.
- Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer. Fry the spring rolls until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- To serve, divide the cooked vermicelli noodles among 4 bowls. Top with grilled pork slices, spring rolls, bean sprouts, shredded lettuce, mint leaves, cilantro, and crushed peanuts.
- Serve with nuoc cham sauce on the side.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g