Bún Chả

Bún Chả is a traditional Vietnamese dish featuring grilled pork belly and meatballs served with rice vermicelli noodles and fresh herbs. This gluten-free version retains the authentic flavors while being suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.

Ingredients

• Pork belly - 200 grams
• Ground pork - 100 grams
• Rice vermicelli noodles - 100 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 1, finely chopped
• Fish sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Carrot - 1 small, julienned
• Cucumber - 1 small, julienned
• Mint leaves - 1/4 cup
• Coriander leaves - 1/4 cup
• Chili pepper - 1, sliced (optional)
• Peanut oil - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine the ground pork, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
2. Cut the pork belly into thin slices and marinate with 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, minced shallots, and lime juice for 10 minutes.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add the marinated pork belly slices and cook until charred and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
5. Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
6. To serve, place a portion of noodles in a bowl, top with grilled pork and meatballs, and garnish with julienned carrot, cucumber, mint, coriander, and chili pepper if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from pork and meatballs.
• Contains fresh herbs and vegetables which provide essential vitamins and antioxidants.

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