Bun Thit Nuong (Grilled Pork Noodles)
Charred, sweet-savory grilled pork laid over cool rice vermicelli with bright pickled vegetables and fragrant herbs, finished with a tangy nuoc cham. The contrast of textures — crisp veggies, tender pork, and crunchy peanuts — makes each bite lively and addictive.
1 lb pork shoulder, thinly sliced
2 stalk lemongrass, finely minced (white part only)
3 clove garlic, minced
1 shallot, finely grated
3 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
8 oz rice vermicelli
1 carrot, julienned
1 daikon, julienned
1 cup rice vinegar
1 cup water
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 bunch lettuce, leaves separated
1 bunch thai basil
1 bunch mint
2 oz peanuts, roasted and roughly chopped
2 lime, halved
0 tbsp nuoc cham
1 chili, thinly sliced (optional)
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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