Bun Thit Nuong Recipe
Grilled pork over vermicelli noodles with fresh vegetables.
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Ingredients
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Pork Marinade
Noodles and Vegetables
Nuoc Cham Sauce
Method
Marinating the Pork
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, combine minced garlic, minced shallots, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
- 2
Marinate the Pork
Slice the pork shoulder into thin strips. Add the pork to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
Cooking the Pork
- 3
Preparing the Noodles and Vegetables
- 4
Cook the Noodles
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the vermicelli noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually about 4-5 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- 5
Making the Nuoc Cham Sauce
- 6
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, water, lime juice, sugar, minced garlic, and chopped chili (if using) until the sugar dissolves. Adjust to taste.
