Bun Cha — Grilled Meat Noodles
Transport yourself to Hanoi with this iconic street food! Smoky grilled pork, fresh noodles, and vibrant herbs create an unforgettable flavor explosion.
Bun Cha — Grilled Meat Noodles
Transport yourself to Hanoi with this iconic street food! Smoky grilled pork, fresh noodles, and vibrant herbs create an unforgettable flavor explosion.
The Key Move
Achieve a deep, caramelized char on the pork patties without drying them out by using a hot grill and a sugar-rich marinade.
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The Setup
- Grill
- Mixing Bowl
The Mise en Place
5 of 12Your prep station before cooking begins
The Protein (0/2)
The Aromatics (0/1)
The Pantry (0/4)
Pork patties are sticking to the grill.
Make sure the grill is hot enough and well-oiled before adding the patties.
Pork patties are burning on the outside but still raw inside.
Reduce the heat to medium and continue grilling until cooked through.
The Method
MARINATE
Prep aheadIn a bowl, combine ground pork (900 g), fish sauce (¼ cups), sugar (2 tbsp), minced garlic (4 cloves), and black pepper (1 tsp). Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
PREPARE
Prep aheadWhile the pork is marinating, prepare the rice noodles (450 g) according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
FORM
Prep aheadShape the marinated pork into small, flat patties, about 2 inches in diameter.
Patties should be uniform in size for even cooking.
PREHEAT
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
GRILL
Grill the pork patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and have a deep, caramelized char.
Patties should have a dark brown, almost black char in spots. • The aroma of caramelized pork fills the air.
ASSEMBLE
In a bowl, arrange rice noodles (450 g), lettuce (1 head), and fresh herbs (mint (1 cup), cilantro (1 cup), and perilla, if using).
TOP
Top with grilled pork patties and pickled vegetables (1 cup).
SERVE
Serve immediately with Nuoc Cham dipping sauce (¾ cups) on the side. Let everyone dip and enjoy!
The combination of fresh herbs and savory pork creates a delightful aroma.
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