Recipes, re-invented from cooking shows
Bún Thịt Nướng (Vietnamese Grilled Pork and Rice Noodles)
Prep. Time:
Baking Time:
Total Time:
45 minutes (plus 2+ hours marinating)
25 minutes
3 hours 10 minutes
Serves:
Serves 4
We saw Tina and Aivan (MasterChef ™ - Dynamic Duo) make this phenomenal dish and this is our version of the recipe.
Serving Notes
Diners traditionally mix everything together with the sauces before eating
Adjust chili level in the nước chấm to taste
Fresh herbs are essential - don't skip them!
Ingredients
LEMONGRASS PORK
1.5 lbs pork shoulder or pork butt, sliced into ¼-inch thick pieces
3 stalks lemongrass, tender parts only, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 shallots, minced
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp demerara sugar
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp black pepper
PICKLED VEGETABLES
1 large daikon radish, julienned
2 large carrots, julienned
1 cup rice vinegar
½ cup water
3 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
CHILI FISH SAUCE
3 tbsp fish sauce
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp water
2 tbsp sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Thai chilies, minced (adjust to taste)
GARLIC VINAIGRETTE
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp sugar
Salt to taste
ASSEMBLY
8 oz rice vermicelli noodles (bún)
Mixed lettuce and herbs (lettuce, mint, cilantro, Thai basil)
Cucumber, sliced
Bean sprouts
Crushed peanuts for garnish
Fried shallots for garnish
Instructions
Marinate the Pork (2+ hours ahead)
Combine lemongrass, garlic, shallots, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, oil, and black pepper in a bowl.
Add pork slices and marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Make Pickled Vegetables
Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a bowl, stirring until dissolved.
Add julienned daikon and carrots. Let pickle for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare Sauces
Chili Fish Sauce: Whisk together fish sauce, lemon juice, water, and sugar until sugar dissolves. Add minced garlic and chilies.
Garlic Vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients and whisk until emulsified.
Cook Components
Noodles: Cook rice vermicelli according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
Pork: Grill marinated pork over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through.
Assembly
Divide cooked noodles among 4 bowls.
Top with grilled pork, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, lettuce, cucumber, and bean sprouts.
Drizzle with garlic vinaigrette.
Serve with chili fish sauce on the side.
Garnish with crushed peanuts and fried shallots.
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