Bún Chả Recipe – Asian Special
Bún Chả is a classic Vietnamese street food dish made with smoky grilled pork patties and sliced pork belly served alongside rice vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, and a light sweet-sour fish sauce dressing. This refreshing Vietnamese noodle dish offers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. Popular in Hanoi cuisine, Bún Chả is ideal for warm-weather meals, casual family lunches, or anyone craving authentic Vietnamese food at home.
- Prep Time20 min
- Cook Time15 min
- Total Time35 min
Bún Chả Ingredients:
- 300 g pork mince
- 200 g pork belly slices
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 200 g rice vermicelli (bún)
- Lettuce leaves
- Fresh herbs (mint, coriander, Thai basil)
- Sliced cucumber
For the Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp lime juice or vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 small chili, sliced
- Pickled carrot and daikon (optional)
Bún Chả Instructions:
Mix pork mince with garlic, fish sauce, sugar, pepper, and oil.
Shape the mixture into small flat patties.
Grill or pan-grill pork patties until cooked and lightly charred.
Grill pork belly slices until golden and slightly crispy.
Cook rice vermicelli according to package instructions and drain.
Arrange noodles, lettuce, herbs, and cucumber on a serving plate.
Combine all dipping sauce ingredients and stir until sugar dissolves.
Add grilled pork patties and pork belly to the dipping sauce.
Serve noodles and herbs with pork and sauce on the side.
Dip noodles and herbs into the sauce with pork and enjoy.
Recipe Notes :
Charcoal grilling gives Bún Chả its signature smoky and authentic Vietnamese flavor.
Do not overcook the pork, as juicy meat is key to a balanced noodle bowl.
Adjust the dipping sauce sweetness, saltiness, and acidity to personal taste.
Fresh herbs like mint, coriander, and Thai basil enhance aroma and freshness.
Serve all components separately so diners can customize each bite.
