Authentic Bun Thit Nuong (Vietnamese Grilled Pork Vermicelli Bowls)

Name: Authentic Bun Thit Nuong (Vietnamese Grilled Pork Vermicelli Bowls)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 lb pork shoulder (cut into ⅛ inch pieces, see note 1); 2 stalks lemongrass (minced, see note 2); 1 shallot (minced, see note 3); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce (see note 4); 1 tbsp oyster sauce (see note 5); 2 tbsp vegetable oil (see note 6); 1 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp light brown sugar (see note 7); 2 cups lettuce (~8 lettuce leaves); ¼ cup pickled daikon; ¼ cup pickled carrots; ½ cup cucumbers (thinly sliced); ¼ cup mint; 16 oz vermicelli noodles; 2 tbsp peanuts (optional, crushed); ½ cup Vietnamese dipping sauce

Instructions

Prep:40minCook:10min

Made in less than an hour, this refreshing Bun Thit Nuong is the perfect example of balance. Grilled pork is served in a bowl of vermicelli paired with fresh herbs, pickled vegetables, and nuoc cham.

Updated at: Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:39:08 GMT