Bun cha is a renowned traditional dish of Vietnamese cuisine , particularly popular in the capital Hanoi. This dish includes fresh rice vermicelli, grilled pork (pork balls and pork slices), and a sweet and sour dipping sauce with fresh vegetables and pickles. The pork is marinated with flavorful spices , then grilled over coals until golden and fragrant. The dipping sauce is a harmonious blend of salty with fish sauce, tart with vinegar or lemon, sweet with sugar, and spicy with garlic and chopped chili pepper. Bún chả is not only distinguished by its rich and unforgettable taste, but also by the finesse and diversity of Vietnamese cuisine . This dish has attracted the attention of many gourmets inside and outside the country, becoming one of the essential symbols of Vietnamese gastronomy .
Guide to preparing bun cha
Ingredients
Pork meatballs:
- 300g ground pork
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon of broth powder
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
- 2 teaspoons of fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon of oil
Pork slices:
- 300g pork belly
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons of fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of broth powder
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
Dipping Sauce:
- 200ml cooled boiled water
- 3 tablespoons of fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice
- Finely chopped garlic, chili pepper
Other ingredients:
- Fresh rice vermicelli
- Fresh vegetables (lettuce, aromatic herbs, mint, shiso, basil, coriander)
- Pickles (carrots, green papaya, cucumber)
Preparation:
Step 1: Preparing Ingredients
- Wash and thinly slice the pork belly.
- Wash the fresh vegetables and drain them.
- Wash and peel the pickles, slice them thinly and soak them in salted water for 15 minutes, then rinse and drain.
Step 2: Marinade the pork
- Mix the ingredients for the pork meatballs and pork slices separately in two different bowls. Leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes so that the meat absorbs the spices well.
- Form the ground pork into small balls and place them on a plate.
Step 3: Grilling the Meat
- If you have a charcoal grill, grill the meat for a smoky flavor. Alternatively, you can use an oven or grill pan.
- Grill the pork belly and pork meatballs until nicely browned.
Step 4: Preparing the Dipping Sauce
- Dissolve the sugar in the water, then add the fish sauce and vinegar or lemon juice.
- Add the chopped garlic and chili pepper to the sauce.
Step 5: Presentation and tasting
- Arrange the fresh rice vermicelli on a plate, add the pieces of grilled pork and the pork balls.
- Serve the fresh vegetables and pickles separately.
- When it's time to eat, take some vermicelli, grilled pork, fresh vegetables and pickles, then dip them in the dipping sauce.
Good luck and enjoy your meal!
Things to consider to make the dish even more delicious
Pork meat used to make nem chả must have both fat and lean meat on the same piece so that when cooking, the meat does not become dry, but without excess fat either. The fresh meat is well seasoned with spices , salt, onion, lemongrass, fish sauce... and marinated long enough for the mixture to infuse into the meat. The nem chả comes in the form of pieces or balls. Pieces of pork tenderloin are used for the nem chả pieces, while the lean neck meat is finely chopped and formed into balls. The meat is placed on a grill, grilled over a charcoal fire, ventilated and turned regularly to prevent it from burning. Grilled pieces of meat should be fragrant, crispy, golden like honey, both crispy and soft, fragrant and soft. A delicious dipping sauce is prepared with flavorful nuoc mam, mild vinegar, sugar, pure water, finely chopped fresh garlic and chili pepper, sprinkled with pepper... through skill and l ' s experience, it turns into a delicious and special dipping sauce. The nem chả is served with a plate of vermicelli, a type of rolled up vermicelli, thin and soft without being crushed. Lettuce, coriander, mint, Thai basil... are washed, drained and served with it. In addition, there are also pickled vegetables like green papaya or white radish, carrots cut into flowers, thinly sliced, soaked in vinegar for an even more attractive dish.
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