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Nutritional Values
470kcal
25gProtein
60gCarbs
18gFat
3gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🐟 Fish
Bun Cha
How to order / say it
Say it
Bún Chả — [boon chah]
Order
I'll have the bun cha, please.
Locally
Tôi muốn gọi bún chả.
Say locally
Grilled pork with rice noodles and dipping sauce, served with herbs.
Why try it?
Bun Cha exemplifies Hanoi's street food culture. It is traditionally enjoyed at bustling food stalls and emphasizes the city's affinity for fresh, balanced, and bold flavors.
How it tastes
The dish features savory, charcoal-grilled pork with sweet and tangy fish sauce, accompanied by refreshing herbs and soft rice noodles.
Origin & History — first documented: 1945
Bun Cha was most likely born in Hanoi in the mid-20th century. It rose from local food stalls to infamy after being featured in a meal with then President Obama and chef Anthony Bourdain.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 200 g pork belly
- 🥣 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 🥕 100 g carrots
- 🌾 200 g rice noodles
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic
- 🥕 100 g lettuce
- 🌿 30 g fresh mint
- 🍯 2 tbsp sugar
- 🍋 2 tbsp vinegar
Method
- 1 Marinate pork with fish sauce, sugar, and garlic for an hour.
- 2 Grill pork pieces over charcoal until caramelized.
- 3 Prepare dipping sauce with fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, and water.
- 4 Serve alongside rice noodles, herbs, and dipped pork.
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