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⭐ Bun Cha Recipe (Vietnamese Grilled Pork with Noodles)

A flavorful and authentic Vietnamese Bun Cha recipe made with juicy grilled pork, fresh herbs, rice noodles, and a tangy dipping sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a refreshing Asian meal.

❤️ Why You Will Love Bun Cha

1. Bursting with Authentic Vietnamese Flavor
Bun Cha combines smoky grilled pork, fresh herbs, and a tangy-sweet dipping sauce—every bite tastes like street food from Hanoi.

2. Light, Fresh, and Comforting
It’s the perfect balance of flavorful grilled meat and refreshing greens, making it satisfying but never heavy.

3. Easy to Customize
You can adjust the spice level, sweetness, or tanginess of the sauce, and even swap herbs or toppings based on what you have at home.

4. Ideal for Meal Prep
The pork, noodles, and sauce can be stored separately, making it an excellent make-ahead meal for busy days.

5. Perfect for Any Season
Whether it’s hot summer weather or cool evenings, Bun Cha feels just right thanks to its mix of warm grilled pork and cool noodles.

⭐ Ingredients

For the Grilled Pork

  • 400g ground pork
  • 300g pork shoulder or pork belly, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced shallots
  • 1 tsp black pepper

For the Nouc Cham (Dipping Sauce)

  • ½ cup warm water
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1–2 chopped Thai chilies
  • 2 tbsp shredded carrots (optional)

For Serving

  • 200g rice vermicelli noodles
  • Fresh herbs: mint, cilantro, basil
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Sliced cucumber
  • Pickled carrots (optional)

🔥 Instructions

1. Marinate the Pork

  • Mix fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, honey, garlic, shallots, and pepper.
  • Add ground pork and sliced pork shoulder.
  • Mix well and marinate for 30–60 minutes.

2. Shape and Grill

  • Form small patties using the ground pork.
  • Grill patties and pork slices over charcoal for best flavor.
  • Cook until slightly charred and caramelized.

3. Cook the Noodles

  • Boil vermicelli noodles according to package instructions.
  • Drain and rinse under cold water.

4. Make the Dipping Sauce

  • Combine warm water, fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice.
  • Add garlic, chilies, and carrots.
  • Adjust sweetness or acidity to taste.

5. Assemble

  • Place noodles in a bowl.
  • Add grilled pork, herbs, lettuce, and cucumbers.
  • Serve with dipping sauce poured over or on the side.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with extra lime wedges for freshness.
  • Add more Thai chilies if you prefer a spicy version.
  • Pair with Vietnamese iced coffee for a complete meal.

🧊 Storage Tips

  • Store grilled pork in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Keep noodles separately to avoid sticking.
  • Dipping sauce can be refrigerated for 1 week.

🔥 Reheating

  • Reheat pork in a pan or microwave until warm.
  • Rinse noodles with warm water to soften before serving.

🌟 Similar Recipes : 

  1. Vietnamese Pho Recipe
  2. Thai Pad Kra Pao
  3. Thai Fried Rice
  4. Korean Bulgogi Bowl
  5. Japanese Chicken Katsu


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