With Bun Cha, you can taste the vibrant flavors of Vietnam. It has grilled pork meatballs served over vermicelli noodles and a cool salad. This dish has just the right amount of sweet, savory, and herbaceous flavors.
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork. 1/4 cup fish sauce. 2 tablespoons soy sauce. 2 tablespoons rice vinegar. 2 tablespoons sugar. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon ground black pepper. 1/2 cup chopped green onions. 1 cup fresh mint leaves. 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves. 1 lime, cut into wedges. 8 oz vermicelli noodles, cooked and drained. 4 cups shredded lettuce. 2 carrots, julienned. 1 cucumber, thinly sliced. 1/4 cup crushed peanuts. Sriracha sauce to taste.
Instructions: In a bowl, mix ground pork, fish sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, black pepper, and chopped green onions. Form the mixture into small meatballs. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the pork meatballs until cooked through and slightly caramelized on the outside. Prepare vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. In serving bowls, assemble a bed of shredded lettuce, julienned carrots, and sliced cucumber. Top the vegetables with grilled pork meatballs and cooked vermicelli noodles. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, cilantro leaves, and crushed peanuts. Serve with lime wedges and Sriracha sauce on the side. Enjoy the flavorful and refreshing Bun Cha, a Vietnamese delight!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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