Bún Mắm Nêm

Bún Mắm Nêm is a vibrant Vietnamese dish featuring rice vermicelli noodles topped with a rich, flavorful fish sauce dressing, fresh herbs, and a medley of vegetables. This Paleo version replaces traditional ingredients with wholesome, nutrient-dense options, making it both delicious and healthy.

Bún Mắm Nêm
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Vietnamese
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Rice vermicelli noodles - 100g
  • Shrimp, peeled and deveined - 150g
  • Pork belly, thinly sliced - 100g
  • Cucumber, julienned - 1 small
  • Carrot, julienned - 1 medium
  • Lettuce leaves - 4 large
  • Fresh mint leaves - 1/2 cup
  • Fresh cilantro - 1/2 cup
  • Fish sauce (Paleo-friendly) - 4 tbsp
  • Lime juice - 2 tbsp
  • Garlic, minced - 1 clove
  • Chili, sliced (optional) - 1 small
  • Coconut sugar (or alternative sweetener) - 1 tsp
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste
  • Water - 1 liter

Steps

  1. Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
  2. In a skillet, cook the sliced pork belly over medium heat until crispy and golden, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside with the pork.
  4. In a bowl, mix together the fish sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, coconut sugar, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  5. To assemble, place lettuce leaves on the bottom of each bowl, followed by a portion of rice vermicelli noodles.
  6. Top with cooked pork belly, shrimp, julienned cucumber, and carrot.
  7. Drizzle the dressing over the top and garnish with fresh mint, cilantro, and chili slices if desired.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy your Paleo Bún Mắm Nêm!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 50 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in protein from shrimp and pork, promoting muscle health.
  • Packed with fresh vegetables and herbs, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

Tags

VietnamesePaleoDinner