๐ป๐ณ Vietnam
Bun Cha, made with supermarket ingredients
The authentic flavor in three easy steps with what any supermarket sells, in metric, for students and anyone cooking far from home (serves 2).
25 min3 to wash
3 lazy steps
- 1
Mix ground pork with minced garlic, sugar, fish sauce, and pepper, then shape into small patties and pan-sear until browned and cooked through.
- 2
Whisk warm water, sugar, lime juice, fish sauce, minced garlic, and sliced chili in a bowl until the sugar dissolves to make the dipping sauce.
- 3
Boil rice vermicelli according to package directions, drain, and serve alongside the warm pork patties, sauce, and a plate of fresh herbs and lettuce.
๐ป๐ณ How it's eaten in Vietnam
In Vietnam, bun cha is served with pickled papaya and carrot in the warm dipping sauce, alongside crisp fried spring rolls (nem cua be).
Ingredients (serves 2)
- ground pork250 g
- rice vermicelli noodles200 g
- fish sauce2 tbsp
- lime juice2 tbsp
- sugar2 tbsp
- garlic, minced2 cloves
- red chili, sliced1
- mixed lettuce and mint leaves250 ml
Authentic ingredients in Vietnam
- pork belly, thinly sliced250 g
- ground pork250 g
- rice vermicelli noodles200 g
- fish sauce3 tbsp
- sugar2 tbsp
- garlic, minced2 cloves
- Thai chili, sliced1
- lime, juiced1
- green papaya, thinly sliced120 ml
- head red leaf lettuce1
- fresh mint1 bunch
- fresh cilantro1 bunch
Optional authentic touch
Traditionally, pork belly slices and patties are grilled over charcoal for a smoky flavor.
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