Bún Thịt Nướng
Grilled Pork with Vermicelli
A refreshing noodle salad with marinated grilled pork, fresh herbs, pickled vegetables, and roasted peanuts, served with a sweet-sour fish sauce dressing.
Other variations:
Bún thịt nướng chả giò, Bún thịt nướng nem nướng, Bún thịt nướng đặc biệt
Category
Noodle Dish
Region
Popular Nationwide
Preparation Time
1h15
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
About this recipe
Bún Thịt Nướng is popular across Vietnam, especially in the South. The dish combines smoky grilled pork with cool vermicelli and crisp vegetables, making it a balanced and flavorful street food favorite.
Ingredients List
400 g pork shoulder or neck (thinly sliced)
400 g dried rice vermicelli
1 cup lettuce (shredded)
1 cucumber (julienned)
100 g bean sprouts
150 g pickled carrots and daikon
1 cup fresh herbs (mint
basil
cilantro)
50 g roasted peanuts (crushed)
3 tbsp fried shallots
3 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp sugar
juice of 2 limes
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1–2 chilies (sliced)
Materials & Tools
Grill or stovetop grill pan
mixing bowls
knife and chopping board
serving bowls
Preparation steps
Total Time :
1h15
Active Time :
1h15
Cooking Time
–
Step 1
Marinate Pork
Marinate pork with fish sauce, sugar, garlic, pepper (30+ min).
30 min
Step 2
Grill Pork
Grill over medium heat until caramelized.
20 min
Step 3
Cook Vermicelli
Boil vermicelli, drain.
10 min
Step 4
Make Dressing
Mix fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, garlic, chili.
10 min
Step 5
Assemble Bowl
Top with peanuts, shallots, serve with dressing.
10 min
Step 6
Garnish
Top with peanuts, shallots, serve with dressing.
5 min
Step 7
Step 8
Chef’s Tips
Grill pork over charcoal for authentic flavor; prepare all toppings in advance for quick assembly.
Serving Suggestions
Fresh herbs, extra dressing, sliced chili
Nutritional info
500 kcal28 g protein18 g fat55 g carbs
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