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Bún Thịt Nướng (Vietnamese Grilled Pork Noodles)
This bun thit nuong recipe features grilled Vietnamese pork, served over chewy vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, crisp veggies, and drizzled with nuoc cham. It’s light, flavorful, and easy to make at home—perfect for a quick and easy meal!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 284 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vietnamese
Ingredients
For the Grilled Pork
- 1-2 pounds pork shoulder or pork butt thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 tablespoons minced lemongrass stems
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 2 teaspoons black or white pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown or granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons Chinese five spice seasoning
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 Thai chili peppers (optional)
For the Noodle Bowl
- vermicelli noodles
- pickled carrots and daikon
- crushed peanuts
- sliced cucumber
- lettuce, mint, bean sprouts
- nuoc cham (fish sauce)
Instructions
- Marinate the Pork – Finely mince shallots, garlic, and lemongrass. Thinly slice the pork against the grain. In a large bowl, mix the aromatics with pepper, brown sugar, bouillon powder, five-spice, oyster sauce, fish sauce, honey, and avocado oil. Toss the pork in the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes (for best flavor, marinate 4 hours or overnight).
Cup of Yum
Bake or Grill the Pork
- Oven Method: Preheat to 400°F. Thread pork onto skewers and rest them across a baking tray so they’re lifted for even heat circulation. Bake for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.Grill Method: Preheat grill to medium-high heat, lightly oil the grates, and cook skewers for 3-5 minutes per side until charred and fully cooked.
- Prepare the Vermicelli – Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking.
- Assemble the Bowls – Divide vermicelli into bowls, top with grilled pork, and arrange lettuce, bean sprouts, sliced cucumber, and fresh herbs around the edges.
- Serve & Enjoy – Drizzle generously with nuoc cham and dig in.
Nutrition Information
Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
703mg
(29%)
Potassium
245mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
23IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 703mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 23IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.