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Bun Mam — traditional dish from Central Vietnam, Vietnam
Main course Fish & Seafood

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥700kcal
💪40gProtein
🌾60gCarbs
🥑30gFat
🌿6gFibre
⚖️450 gServing

* Per serving · 450 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish 🦐 Shellfish

Bun Mam

How to order / say it
Say it Bún Mắm — [Boon Mum]
Order I'd like the Bun Mam, please.
Locally Cho tôi một tô Bún Mắm.
Say locally

Fermented fish broth noodle soup featuring a variety of meats.

Why try it?

This dish exemplifies the bold, complex flavors of central Vietnamese cuisine, offering a full sensory immersion into the traditional food culture with its powerful aromas and savory depth.

How it tastes

Bun Mam is an intense, umami-rich dish with a pungent aroma from the fermented fish broth, combining multiple textures with pork, shrimp, and fresh vegetables.

Origin & History — first documented: 1930

Bun Mam traces back to the early 20th century as a rural dish utilizing available fermented fish products, becoming a regional favorite for its distinct, hearty complexity.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g rice vermicelli
  • 🥣 50 ml fermented fish sauce
  • 🥩 100 g pork belly
  • 🦐 100 g shrimp
  • 🥕 100 g eggplant
  • 🥕 50 g water spinach
  • 🌿 20 g lemongrass

Method

  1. 1 Prepare the fermented fish broth by simmering sauce with lemongrass.
  2. 2 Boil rice vermicelli until tender.
  3. 3 Sauté pork and shrimp, then add to broth.
  4. 4 Serve broth and meats over noodles with vegetables.

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