Bun Cha Recipe
Grilled pork with vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, and dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
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For the Pork
For the Vermicelli Noodles
For the Dipping Sauce
For Garnish
Method
Marinating the Pork
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, minced garlic, minced shallots, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, and finely chopped lemongrass. Mix well until all ingredients are well combined.
- 2
Marinate the Pork
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the pork marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for better flavor.
Cooking the Pork
- 3
- 4
Cooking the Noodles
- 5
Prepare the Vermicelli Noodles
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the vermicelli noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-4 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Making the Dipping Sauce
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, water, sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, and finely chopped chili until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is well-mixed.
Serving
- 7
Assemble the Dish
Serve the grilled pork over a bed of vermicelli noodles. Garnish with fresh herbs, sliced cucumber, and bean sprouts. Serve with the dipping sauce on the side.
