Grilled Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli Bowl (Bún thịt nướng)
Bún thịt nướng, also known as Grilled Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli Bowl, is a popular Vietnamese dish that features marinated grilled beef served over vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, pickled vegetables, and a savory fish sauce dressing. This dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a refreshing and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp lemongrass, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 8 oz vermicelli noodles, cooked and drained
- Assorted fresh herbs (such as mint, cilantro, and Thai basil)
- Pickled carrots and daikon
- Cucumber, julienned
- Crushed peanuts
- Fish sauce dressing (recipe below)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the beef, lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated beef for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
- Divide the cooked vermicelli noodles among serving bowls. Top with the grilled beef, fresh herbs, pickled vegetables, and julienned cucumber.
- Sprinkle with crushed peanuts and drizzle with fish sauce dressing.
- Toss everything together before enjoying!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 450
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Grill or grill pan Bowl for marinating Serving bowls
Tools
Tongs Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestion: Serve the Bún thịt nướng with a side of Vietnamese spring rolls for a complete and satisfying meal.
Tips & tricks
Tip: Make extra fish sauce dressing to have on hand for other Vietnamese dishes or as a dipping sauce for spring rolls.
Cost
$15