Bún Chả Hà Nội

Bún Chả Hà Nội is a traditional Vietnamese dish featuring grilled pork served over rice noodles with fresh herbs and a tangy dipping sauce. This high-protein meal is a delightful balance of flavors and textures, perfect for a satisfying lunch.

Ingredients

• Pork belly - 200 grams
• Ground pork - 150 grams
• Rice noodles - 200 grams
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 2, finely chopped
• Fish sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Vinegar - 2 tablespoons
• Carrot - 1 small, julienned
• Cucumber - 1 small, sliced
• Fresh mint - 20 grams
• Fresh cilantro - 20 grams
• Lettuce leaves - 4 leaves
• Chili pepper - 1, sliced (optional)
• Water - 1 liter

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, chopped shallots, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, and soy sauce to create a marinade.
2. Slice the pork belly into thin strips and mix with the marinade. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. While the pork is marinating, prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the ground pork with 1 clove of minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into small patties.
5. Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated pork belly for about 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
6. Cook the ground pork patties on the grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
7. In a small bowl, mix vinegar with sugar and a pinch of salt to create a dipping sauce.
8. To serve, place a bed of rice noodles in a bowl, top with grilled pork belly and patties, and garnish with lettuce, cucumber, carrot, mint, cilantro, and sliced chili pepper.
9. Serve with the dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

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

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