Bún Chả Giò

Bún Chả Giò is a delightful Vietnamese dish featuring crispy spring rolls served over a bed of rice noodles, accompanied by fresh herbs and a tangy dipping sauce. This Paleo version replaces traditional ingredients with wholesome alternatives, making it a healthy and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Ground pork - 250 grams
• Shredded carrots - 50 grams
• Shredded cabbage - 50 grams
• Chopped green onions - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Coconut aminos - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Egg - 1 large
• Paleo-friendly spring roll wrappers - 8 pieces
• Rice noodles (zucchini noodles for Paleo) - 200 grams
• Lettuce leaves - 4 large
• Fresh mint - 1/4 cup
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges
• Coconut oil - for frying

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine ground pork, shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, chopped green onions, minced garlic, fish sauce, coconut aminos, black pepper, and the egg. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
2. Place a spring roll wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the filling mixture onto the lower third of the wrapper. Roll it away from you, folding in the sides as you go, to form a tight roll. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3. Heat coconut oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the spring rolls in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
4. Cook the zucchini noodles according to package instructions or sauté briefly in a pan until tender. Divide the noodles between two bowls.
5. Top the noodles with crispy spring rolls, and garnish with lettuce leaves, fresh mint, and cilantro.
6. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 130 mg
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the ground pork, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the fresh vegetables and herbs.

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