Bun Thit Nuong (Vietnamese Grilled Pork & Rice Noodles)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
18 mins
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Total Time
58 mins
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Servings
3 servings
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Calories
597 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Vietnamese
Bun Thit Nuong (Vietnamese Grilled Pork & Rice Noodles)
Description
This recipe marinates sliced pork shoulder in a mixture of minced onion, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, olive oil, and lemongrass paste to infuse bright, savory flavors. After marination, the pork is skewered and baked at 400°F for 15 minutes, then broiled briefly to develop a lightly charred surface while maintaining tenderness inside.
While the pork cooks, rice noodles are boiled according to package instructions. The dish is assembled by placing the grilled pork atop noodles with sliced cucumber, pickled carrots, and garnished with crushed peanuts and green onions. This combination balances savory, sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors along with varied textures.
This dish works well as a light yet satisfying meal featuring grilled meat with fresh vegetable accompaniments. Typical Vietnamese flavors from fish sauce and lemongrass create a distinct profile. The pork can be grilled instead of oven-cooked if preferred. Skewers help even cooking but can be substituted with a grilling basket for thin slices.
Ingredients
- ½ small onion minced
- 1 head garlic minced
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2½ tbsp fish sauce
- 2½ tbsp soy sauce low sodium
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemongrass paste
- 1 lb pork shoulder sliced
- cooking spray non-stick
To Serve
- 150-200 grams rice noodles
- carrot pickled
- cucumber sliced
- peanuts crushed
- green onions
Instructions
- Mix together the onion, garlic, sugar, fish suace, soy sauce, olive oil, and lemongrass paste.
- Add the mixture to the sliced pork shoulder and marinate it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- While the pork is marinating, soak the skewers.
- Heat the oven to 400F.
- Spray a sheet pan with non-stick and then skewer the pork slices on the skewers. Place the skewers onto the sheet pan and bake for 15 minutes, flipping at the halfway mark.
- While the pork is cooking, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the rice noodles according to the package’s direction.
- When the pork has finished baking, broil for 2 to 3 minutes. Keep an eye on the pork as you want it to get lightly charred but not burnt.
- Serve the pork on top of the noodles, sliced cucumbers, and pickled carrots. Garnish with crushed peanuts and green onions if desired.
Notes
- The pork can be grilled uncovered, turning to prevent over-charring on one side.
- Using a grilling basket is an option if pork slices are too thin to skewer without burning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 597 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 597kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1801mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 609mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 3441IU | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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