Vietnamese Vermicelli Bowl Recipe: Bún Thịt Nướng With Grilled Pork And Nước Chấm

 

Vietnamese Vermicelli Bowl Recipe: Bún Thịt Nướng With Grilled Pork And Nước Chấm

Vietnamese vermicelli bowl, or bún thịt nướng, is a Southern Vietnamese noodle bowl made with grilled pork, rice vermicelli, fresh herbs, raw vegetables, and tangy-sweet nước chấm. It is fresh, smoky, savory, crisp, and bright in one bowl.

This Vermicelli Bowl recipe from CHIN-SU shows how to recreate a Saigon-style bún thịt nướng at home with overnight-marinated pork, balanced fish sauce dressing, and a simple bowl assembly.

What Is A Vietnamese Vermicelli Bowl?

A Vietnamese vermicelli bowl is a dry rice noodle dish served with grilled protein, fresh vegetables, herbs, and fish sauce dressing. In Vietnam, this dish is commonly called bún thịt nướng, which means rice vermicelli with grilled meat.

Unlike noodle soups, bún thịt nướng does not rely on hot broth. The contrast comes from warm grilled pork over cool noodles, crisp lettuce, cucumber, bean sprouts, and fragrant herbs. Nước chấm is poured over the bowl before eating, then tossed through the noodles and toppings.

Main Ingredients For A Vermicelli Bowl

Grilled Pork

The pork is usually sliced thin, pounded lightly, and marinated before grilling. This version uses pork loin with shallots, garlic, lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar, salt, bouillon powder, sesame oil, and black pepper.

Lemongrass gives the pork its citrusy Southern Vietnamese profile. Fish sauce adds umami. Sugar helps the pork brown and caramelize over heat.

Rice Vermicelli

Rice vermicelli, or bún, forms the base of the bowl. Fresh noodles cook quickly, while dried noodles need a few minutes longer. After cooking, rinse the noodles under cold water so they stop cooking and stay separate.

Fresh Vegetables And Herbs

A classic bowl includes lettuce, cucumber, bean sprouts, mint, cilantro, and Thai basil. These ingredients should stay raw and crisp until serving.

Nước Chấm

Nước chấm acts as the dressing for the whole bowl. It usually combines fish sauce, sugar, warm water, lime juice, garlic, and chili. The sauce should taste balanced before serving because it seasons every layer of the bowl.

How To Make Vietnamese Vermicelli Bowls

Step 1: Prepare The Pork And Vegetables

Slice the pork thinly and pound each piece lightly for tenderness. Wash the lettuce, herbs, bean sprouts, and cucumber, then let everything drain well.

Step 2: Marinate The Pork

Mix shallots, garlic, lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar, salt, bouillon powder, sesame oil, and black pepper. Coat the pork evenly and refrigerate it for 12 hours. The long marinade gives the pork a deeper flavor.

Step 3: Make The Nước Chấm

Combine fish sauce, sugar, and warm water, then stir until dissolved. Add lime juice, minced garlic, and chili. Taste and adjust until the sauce is salty, sweet, sour, and aromatic.

Step 4: Cook The Rice Vermicelli

Boil the noodles according to the package instructions. Rinse them under cold water after draining to prevent clumping.

Step 5: Grill The Pork

Grill the marinated pork over medium-high heat until cooked through and lightly charred. Charcoal gives the strongest street-cart aroma, but a grill pan, broiler, or air fryer also works for home cooking.

Step 6: Assemble The Bowls

Place rice vermicelli in each bowl. Add lettuce, herbs, bean sprouts, and cucumber. Lay the warm grilled pork on top. Pour nước chấm over everything right before eating, then toss gently.

What Is The Difference Between Bún Thịt Nướng And Bún Chả?

Bún thịt nướng is a Southern Vietnamese composed noodle bowl, while bún chả is a Hanoi-style dipping dish.

In bún thịt nướng, the grilled pork sits directly on the noodles and vegetables, and the sauce is poured over the bowl. In bún chả, the grilled pork and dipping sauce are served separately, while noodles and herbs stay on the side.

Both dishes use pork, rice vermicelli, herbs, and fish sauce, but the serving style creates a different eating experience.

What To Serve With Vermicelli Bowls

Bún thịt nướng works well on its own, but it can also be served with:

  • Chả giò, or Vietnamese fried egg rolls
  • Pickled daikon and carrot
  • Extra cucumber and herbs
  • Sliced chili
  • Iced Vietnamese coffee

These sides make the meal fuller while keeping the bowl fresh and balanced.

Recipe Information

Recipe: Vermicelli Bowl
Vietnamese Name: Bún Thịt Nướng
Category: Vietnamese grilled pork noodle bowl
Active Time: About 30 mins after marinating
Marinating Time: 12 hours
Yield: 4 servings
Serving Style: Rice vermicelli bowl with grilled pork, herbs, vegetables, and nước chấm

Contact Information

CHIN-SU

  • Address Headquarter: 23 Le Duan, Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh city
  • Phone: (206) 356-7092
  • Website: https://chinsu.com/

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