6 Spade - Bún Bò Nam Bộ

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

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

Top with stir-fried beef, peanuts, and fried shallots.

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

420kcal
26g protein
14g fat
50g carbs

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