
Bun Thit Nuong
Bun Thit Nuong is a popular Vietnamese dish made with grilled pork, vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, and a tangy sauce.
Ingredients
- Sauce (1/4 cup hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon lime juice)
- Roasted 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 (1 cup, shredded)
- Vermicelli noodles (8 ounces, cooked)
- Lime juice (2 tablespoons)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Honey (2 tablespoons)
- Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
- Fish sauce (3 tablespoons)
- Pork shoulder (1 pound, thinly sliced)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the fish sauce, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and lime juice. Add the sliced pork and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated pork slices for about 2-3 minutes per side, until cooked through and slightly charred.
- In a serving bowl, arrange the cooked vermicelli noodles, shredded lettuce, sliced cucumber, bean sprouts, mint leaves, and cilantro.
- To make the sauce, combine hoisin sauce, fish sauce, water, sugar, and lime juice in a small bowl. Mix well.
- Top the noodle bowl with the grilled pork slices and crushed roasted peanuts. Serve with the sauce on the side.
- Toss everything together before eating to combine the flavors.
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 450 • Fat: 12g • Carbs: 60g • Protein: 25g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 8g