Bún Thịt Xào

Bún Thịt Xào is a delicious Vietnamese stir-fried noodle dish featuring tender marinated pork and fresh vegetables, served over rice vermicelli. This protein-packed meal is not only flavorful but also colorful, making it a perfect lunch option.

Ingredients

• Rice vermicelli - 200 grams
• Pork tenderloin - 300 grams, thinly sliced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 2, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper - 1, sliced
• Carrot - 1, julienned
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh cilantro - for garnish
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges

Steps

1. Soak the rice vermicelli in hot water for about 10 minutes, or until soft, then drain and set aside.
2. In a bowl, combine the sliced pork with soy sauce, fish sauce, minced garlic, black pepper, and half of the sliced shallots. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Remove the pork and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Stir-fry the remaining shallots, bell pepper, and carrots for about 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
5. Add the cooked pork back into the pan with the vegetables and toss everything together for another 2 minutes.
6. Serve the stir-fried pork and vegetables over the drained rice vermicelli, garnished with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro. Serve lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from pork, supporting muscle repair and growth.
• Includes a variety of vegetables, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

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