Hanoi Grilled Pork Recipe (Bun Cha) Recipe

Name: Hanoi Grilled Pork Recipe (Bun Cha)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon light muscovado sugar; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 garlic clove (chopped); 1 shallot (chopped); 2 teaspoons palm sugar (or golden caster sugar); 1 teaspoon salt; 500 g boneless pork, lion (minced); 250 g rice noodles (cooked); 125 g bean sprouts; 1 cup cilantro leaf; 1 cup basil leaves; 1 cup mint leaf; 2 cups lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon light muscovado sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 garlic clove (chopped)
1 shallot (chopped)
2 teaspoons palm sugar (or golden caster sugar)
1 teaspoon salt
500 g boneless pork, lion (minced)
250 g rice noodles (cooked)
125 g bean sprouts
1 cup cilantro leaf
1 cup basil leaves
1 cup mint leaf
2 cups lettuce leaves

1
Gently melt the light muscovado sugar with two-thirds of the fish sauce in a heavy based saucepan, stirring all the time.
2
Allow to cool a little then transfer it to a bowl and combine it with the garlic, shallot, palm or caster sugar, the remaining fish sauce and salt.
3
Add the minced pork, mix thoroughly, then cover and leave to stand for 3 hours.
4
Shape the minced pork into 20-24 flat little patties, about 1 inch in diameter, place them under a preheated grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until cooked through. The patties are also very good cooked on the barbecue.
5
To serve, divide the noodles between 4 warmed bowls, add the pork, torn lettuce leaves, bean sprouts and herbs.
6
Spoon the dipping sauce over the whole lot.

626

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon light muscovado sugar, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 garlic clove (chopped), 1 shallot (chopped), and more.

Yes, Hanoi Grilled Pork Recipe (Bun Cha) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hanoi Grilled Pork Recipe (Bun Cha)

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