Bún chả (Hanoi grilled pork with noodles)

Bún chả is Hanoi's favourite lunch: grilled, sweet-salty pork patties in a fish sauce dip, with rice noodles and a generous pile of fresh herbs. Barack Obama ate it here with Anthony Bourdain in 2016, which made it world-famous. A play of fresh and grilled flavours.

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1. Mix the minced pork or sliced belly with the fish sauce, sugar, honey, garlic, finely chopped shallots and pepper. Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour. ⏱ Timer: 1 h
2. For the dipping sauce, dissolve the sugar in the warm water, then stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, garlic and chili. Add the carrot strips and let stand for 30 minutes. ⏱ Timer: 30 min
3. Shape the meat mixture into walnut-sized balls or flat patties.
4. Grill them on a grill, in a grill pan, or in a 220 °C oven (200 °C fan) for 10-12 minutes, turning once, until golden and cooked through. ⏱ Timer: 10 min
5. Cook the rice noodles according to the package directions, rinse and drain.
6. Serve separately: the noodles, the fresh herbs and lettuce, and the patties floating in the dipping sauce. Everyone assembles their own.

A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.

Tips

• Marinate for at least 1 hour; overnight is even better.
• The dipping sauce should balance sweet, sour and salty.
• Serve it with lots of fresh herbs.
• It also cooks well in a fan oven.

Frequently asked questions

Without fish sauce?

You can substitute soy sauce, but the flavour won't be the same.

Can it be made ahead?

The dipping sauce and marinade, yes; grill the meat fresh.

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