Grilled Pork with Vermicelli

Name: Grilled Pork with Vermicelli
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground pork; 1/2 pound pork belly; 6 ounces rice vermicelli noodles; 1/4 cup fish sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 3 cloves garlic; 1 chili; 2 cups lettuce leaves; 1/4 cup mint leaves; 1/2 cup pickled carrots; 2 tablespoons peanuts

A delightful Vietnamese dish featuring smoky grilled pork patties and slices, served with vermicelli noodles and a vibrant dipping sauce.

Vietnamese⏱ 45 min⚠ Contains 4 allergen(s)

✨ High in sodium✨ High in fat✨ High in protein

Ingredients

Ground pork1/2 pound
Pork belly1/2 pound
Rice vermicelli noodles6 ounces
Fish sauce1/4 cup
Sugar2 tablespoons
Vinegar2 tablespoons
Garlic3 cloves
Chili1
Lettuce leaves2 cups
Mint leaves1/4 cup
Pickled carrots1/2 cup
Peanuts2 tablespoons

Nutrition (per serving, makes 4)

Calories619 kcal

Protein23 g

Carbs45 g

Fat37.8 g

Fiber1.9 g

Sugar7.5 g

Sodium2788 mg

Vitamin C5.3 mg

Iron1.4 mg

Calcium16.3 mg

Potassium390 mg

Estimated values.

Steps

1Form ground pork into small patties and marinate both patties and thinly sliced pork belly with fish sauce, sugar, and minced garlic.
2Grill or pan-fry the marinated pork patties and slices until they are beautifully charred and cooked through.
3Prepare the dipping sauce (nuoc cham) by mixing fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, minced garlic, and sliced chili with water.
4Cook rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions until tender, then drain and rinse with cold water.
5Arrange the cooked noodles, grilled pork, fresh lettuce, mint leaves, and pickled carrots in a serving bowl.
6Pour the vibrant dipping sauce over the components or serve it on the side, garnishing with crushed peanuts.