Bún Bò Nam Bộ
Southern-Style Beef Vermicelli Salad
A vibrant noodle salad with stir-fried beef, fresh vegetables, herbs, roasted peanuts, and sweet-sour fish sauce dressing.
Other variations:
Bún bò Nam Bộ khô, Bún bò Nam Bộ chan nước, Bún bò Nam Bộ đặc biệt
Category
Noodle Dish
Region
Northern Vietnam
Preparation Time
45 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
About this recipe
Bún Bò Nam Bộ, despite its name, is believed to have originated in Hanoi as a Southern-style dish. It is served without broth, combining warm beef with cool noodles and herbs for a refreshing yet hearty meal.
Ingredients List
300 g beef sirloin or flank (thinly, sliced)
400 g dried rice vermicelli
100 g bean sprouts
1 cucumber (julienned)
1 small carrot (julienned)
1 cup fresh herbs
2 cloves garlic (minced)
4 tbsp fish sauce
3 tbsp sugar
juice of 2 limes
3 tbsp roasted peanuts (crushed)
2 tbsp fried shallots
2 tbsp oil
chili as desired
Materials & Tools
Knife and chopping board
wok or large frying pan
mixing bowls
serving bowls
Preparation steps
Total Time :
45 min
Active Time :
45 min
Cooking Time
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Step 1
Cook Vermicelli
Boil rice vermicelli until soft, rinse and drain.
10 min
Step 2
Make Dressing
Mix fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili until dissolved.
10 min
Step 3
Stir-fry Beef
Heat oil, stir-fry beef slices with garlic quickly, avoid overcooking.
10 min
Step 4
Assemble Bowl
Place noodles, bean sprouts, cucumber, carrot, and herbs in bowls.
5 min
Step 5
Add Beef
Pour dressing over noodles and serve immediately.
5 min
Step 6
Dress & Serve
Pour dressing over noodles and serve immediately.
5 min
Step 7
Step 8
Chef’s Tips
Use high heat and quick cooking for tender beef; prepare all vegetables in advance to assemble quickly.
Serving Suggestions
Fresh herbs, extra dressing, sliced chili
Nutritional info
420 kcal26 g protein14 g fat50 g carbs
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