Bun Thit Nuong (Grilled Pork and Vermicelli Salad)

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 1
Bun Thit Nuong (Grilled Pork and Vermicelli Salad) recipe for a healthy and flavorful dining experience
in Vietnamese

Prep

30 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb pork shoulder , sliced thin
1 tablespoon diced garlic
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup sake
1/4 cup fish sauce
1/4 cup oil
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup fish sauce
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup hot water
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 -2 Thai chile
1 slice lime
4 cups rice vermicelli
2 cups iceberg lettuce , chopped
2 cups bean sprouts
1 cup mint , chopped
1 cup cilantro , chopped
1 carrot , julienned
1 cucumber , julienned
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
hoisin sauce , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
610
Sugar
28g
Fat
26g
Bun Thit Nuong is a classic Vietnamese dish that is perfect for a healthy and flavorful dining experience. The grilled pork and fresh vegetables provide a satisfying crunch, while the vermicelli noodles add a delicate texture to the salad. The dish is easy to customize, allowing you to add more or less of ingredients to your liking. The perfect balance of sweet, salty, and sour flavors in the sauce makes this dish a crowd-pleaser. Impress your family and friend with this vibrant and delicious meal!

Instructions

1.Preheat grill to medium-high heat
2.In a bowl, mix pork with diced garlic, oyster sauce, sugar, sake, fish sauce, oil, five-spice powder, and fresh ground pepper
3.Grill pork for 3-4 minutes per side, until fully cooked
4.For sauce, mix fish sauce, sugar, hot water, crushed garlic, Thai chile, and lime, to taste
5.Cook vermicelli according to package instructions and drain
6.To assemble salad, place lettuce, bean sprouts, mint, cilantro, carrot, and cucumber in a bowl
7.Top with cooked vermicelli and grilled pork
8.Garnish with chopped peanuts and serve with hoisin sauce on the side

PROS

Bun Thit Nuong is a light and healthy dish that is high in protein and vegetables
The sauce is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and salty
Vermicelli noodles are a gluten-free and low-fat alternative to other carb-heavy bases

CONS

The dish does require some preparation, including marinating the pork and cooking the vermicelli
It may be difficult to find certain ingredients, such as sake and fish sauce
Grilling the pork may not be possible for those without access to a grill

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Bun Thit Nuong is an excellent source of lean protein, fiber, and vitamins A and C from the variety of vegetables
Fish sauce is rich in minerals and amino acids
Peanuts are high in monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health

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