Bun Thit Nuong (Grilled Pork and Vermicelli Salad)

Submitted by Spectatrix

"Bun thit nuong, BBQ pork with rice vermicelli, is a dish commonly found in American Vietnamese restaurants and is one of my favorite meals. I finally decided to try making it myself and discovered this recipe, making a few tweaks to suit my own tastes."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 24
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• Thit Nuong (BBQ pork)

• 1 lb pork shoulder, sliced thin
• 1 tablespoon diced garlic
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup sake
• 1⁄4 cup fish sauce
• 1⁄4 cup oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon five-spice powder
• fresh ground pepper

• Nuoc Mam (sweet fish sauce)

• 1⁄2 cup fish sauce
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
• 1 -2 Thai chile
• 1 slice lime

• Bun (vermicelli)

• 4 cups rice vermicelli
• 2 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped
• 2 cups bean sprouts
• 1 cup mint, chopped
• 1 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 cucumber, julienned
• 1⁄2 cup chopped peanuts
• hoisin sauce, to taste

directions

1. Mix all thit nuong ingredients together. Refrigerate and marinate for at least half an hour.
2. While meat is marinading, mix nuoc mam ingredients together, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside.
3. Boil vermicelli according to package directions, draining once cooked through.
4. Remove pork from the fridge and cook using desired method. Grilling over an open flame is best, but I usually cook it on the stove over medium-high heat, then broil it in the oven for a few minutes.
5. In individual serving bowls, place vermicelli, vegetables, and herbs. Top with pork and chopped peanuts. Drizzle nuoc cham and hoisin sauce on top, as desired. Dig in and enjoy!
6. Notes: Chicken, shrimp, or even tofu make wonderful substitutions for pork in this recipe.
7. Use as many or as few of the suggested vegetables and herbs as desired (or even make your own additions!).

Reviews

[kar3n109]

I made this tonight and it was deLicious and very fLavorfuL. I doubLed the recipe and used 2 pounds of pork Leg meat. Instead of sake I used chinese cooking wine. I marinated over night and pan fried it. I served it with some vermiceLLi, cucumbers, red Leaf Lettuce, and nuoc cham. WiLL definateLy be making again. Thanks for posting!