Bun Cha Hanoi with Grilled Pork (Printable Version)

Grilled pork patties and belly served over vermicelli noodles with fresh herbs and tangy dipping sauce

# What You'll Need:

→ Pork & Marinade

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→ Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham)

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→ Noodles & Garnishes

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# How to Make It:

01 - Combine ground pork with half the minced garlic and shallots, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, oyster sauce, soy sauce, black pepper, and a splash of oil. Mix thoroughly and shape into small 2-3 cm thick patties.

02 - In a separate bowl, coat pork slices with remaining garlic, shallots, fish sauce, sugar, and oil. Let both patties and slices marinate for at least 15 minutes.

03 - Dissolve sugar in warm water, then stir in fish sauce, rice vinegar or lime juice, garlic, chili, and carrot if using. Adjust to achieve balance of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy flavors.

04 - Prepare rice vermicelli according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and rinse with cold water to halt cooking process.

05 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook pork patties and slices for 3-4 minutes per side until thoroughly cooked and caramelized.

06 - Arrange noodles, herbs, lettuce, bean sprouts, and cucumber on serving plates.

07 - Serve grilled pork hot with noodles and fresh herbs. Place dipping sauce on the side for diners to combine and dip as desired.

# Expert Tips:

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The interplay of smoky grilled pork, cool fresh herbs, and that perfectly balanced sweet-sour dipping sauce creates an explosion of flavors and textures in every bite
Its interactive and communal, letting everyone customize their bowl exactly how they like it, making it perfect for dinner parties

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The dipping sauce can be made a day ahead and actually tastes better after the flavors have had time to meld together in the refrigerator
Do not overcook the rice noodles or they will turn into a mushy mess, and remember to rinse them thoroughly with cold water immediately after draining

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Let the grilled pork rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat
Prepare more dipping sauce than you think you will need because people will inevitably want to ladle it over everything

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