Savory Vietnamese Rice Vermicelli Noodle Bowl with Charred Grilled Pork
A delicious Vietnamese Rice Vermicelli Noodle Bowl featuring marinated grilled pork, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rice vermicelli noodles
- 1 lb pork shoulder or loin
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, minced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts for garnish
- Chili sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the pork by combining soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, and shallots. Coat the pork and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the pork for about 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let it rest before slicing.
- Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Prepare the vegetables by slicing the cucumber and julienning the carrots.
- Assemble the bowls with rice noodles, sliced pork, vegetables, and herbs.
- Drizzle with a sauce made of fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and optional chili sauce. Add crushed peanuts on top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Letting the meat marinate overnight enhances the flavor. Use high-quality ingredients for the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
