Hanoi Grilled Pork Recipe (Bun Cha)

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.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!