Bún – Rice Noodle Bowls Recipe
Grilled Meat or Vegetarian
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Ingredients
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Noodles
Grilled Meat or Vegetarian Toppings
Marinade
Vegetable Garnish
Sauce
Method
Preparation of Noodles
- 1
Cook the Rice Noodles
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the rice noodles and cook according to package instructions (usually about 5-7 minutes) until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Marinade and Cook the Meat or Tofu
- 2
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, combine minced garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, and sesame oil. Mix well.
- 3
Marinate the Protein
Cut the chicken breast, pork loin, or tofu into thin strips. Place them in the marinade and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for more flavor).
- 4
Grill the Protein
Preheat a grill or grill pan on medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken or pork for about 4-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 75°C for chicken and 70°C for pork). Grill the tofu for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Assembly
- 5
Prepare the Bowls
In a large bowl, place a serving of the cooked rice noodles. Top with grilled chicken, pork, or tofu.
- 6
- 7
Garnish
Top with fresh mint and cilantro leaves.
- 8
Serve with Sauce
Drizzle with Sriracha sauce and peanut sauce to taste. Mix well before eating.
