Bún Chả (Grilled Pork with Noodles)

Hanoi's grilled pork patties in a sweet-sour dipping broth with noodles.

Vietnamese · RR Moderate · 45 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 500 g pork mince
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp lemon or lime juice
  • 250 g rice noodles
  • 1 chilli (optional)
  • 1 lettuce and herbs (optional)
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced (optional)

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Method

  1. Mix the pork with 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp sugar and half the garlic. Shape into small patties.
  2. Grill or pan-fry until caramelised.
  3. Make the dip: 2 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp sugar, lemon juice, garlic, chilli, carrot and 250 ml warm water.
  4. Serve noodles and lettuce on the side, with the patties in the dipping broth.

Cheaper swaps & tips

  • Chicken or beef mince works too.