But Thit Cha Gio

But Thit Cha Gio

Bún Thịt Chả Giò is a Vietnamese dish consisting of vermicelli noodles, grilled pork, and crispy spring rolls.

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

  1. Cook the vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and minced garlic. Add the sliced pork and marinate for 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated pork slices for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Set aside.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the ground pork, shrimp, carrots, and minced garlic. Mix well.
  5. 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.
  6. Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer. Fry the spring rolls until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  7. 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.
  8. Serve with nuoc cham sauce on the side.

Dietary Information

Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 30 minutes • Calories: 500 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 60g • Protein: 25g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g