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Savory Bun Cha

Savory Bun Cha: Delightful Vietnamese Meatballs You’ll Love

Experience Savory Bun Cha, a vibrant Vietnamese dish featuring flavorful meatballs and zesty sauce, perfect for a quick family dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 500 grams Pork Mince or chicken or turkey as an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon White Sugar
  • 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • 0.5 teaspoon White Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lemongrass Paste (Optional) or fresh lemongrass
For the Noodles & Vegetables
  • 200 grams Vermicelli Noodles soaked properly
  • to taste Vegetables (Various) shredded cabbage, cucumber, and herbs
For the Nuoc Cham Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Fish Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 1 juice of 1 Lime
  • 2 cloves Garlic (Minced) for sauce
  • 1 Chili chopped, adjust to taste
  • 0.25 cup Water to achieve desired sauce consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • pot
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the Nuoc Cham by whisking together fish sauce, sugar, rice wine vinegar, lime juice, minced garlic, chopped chili, and water in a mixing bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Soak the vermicelli noodles in boiled water for 5-7 minutes until soft. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. In a bowl, mix pork mince with fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, white pepper, and lemongrass paste. Shape into 12-15 meatballs.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet and cook the meatballs for 2-2.5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Assemble serving bowls with noodles at the base, topped with meatballs, fresh vegetables, and drizzled with Nuoc Cham sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Opt for pork with about 20% fat for juiciness. Adjust the Nuoc Cham balance according to taste. Rinse noodles immediately after soaking to avoid mushiness.

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