Description
A classic Hanoi dish of grilled fatty pork and meatballs served in a sweet and tangy warm broth, eaten with rice vermicelli (Bun) and fresh herbs.
Restaurants serving Bun Cha
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Bun(Rice vermicelli)
- Pork
- Minced pork
- Fish sauce
- Green papaya(or Kohlrabi)
Instructions
- Marinate pork and meatballs, then charcoal grill.
- Make a warm dipping sauce with fish sauce, sugar, vinegar.
- Serve with boiled Bun.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Fish sauce、Garlic
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Somen noodles, Pork belly, Nampla
Pairing
Bia Hoi / Fried Spring Rolls
Trivia
Became globally famous after former US President Obama enjoyed it with beer at a local Hanoi eatery.
Eating tips & etiquette
Take a bite-sized portion of Bun, dip it into the bowl of warm sauce and grilled meat, and eat with herbs.
Allergen
Pork, Fish