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Savory Bun Cha: Vietnamese Meatballs You'll Crave at Home

Savory Bun Cha: Crave-Worthy Vietnamese Meatballs Recipe at Home

Experience the vibrant flavors of Savory Bun Cha: Vietnamese Meatballs You'll Crave at Home, perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 pound Pork Mince
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 2 count Green Onions Chopped
  • 2 count Garlic Minced
  • White Pepper To taste
  • Salt To taste
Noodles & Vegetables
  • 8 ounces Vermicelli Noodles
  • 1 cup Fresh Vegetables Beansprouts, Lettuce, Carrots, Herbs
Dipping Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Fish Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 count Lime Juiced
  • 4-5 tablespoons Water
  • 1 count Chili

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the pork mince by mixing with fish sauce, sugar, chopped green onions, minced garlic, white pepper, and salt.
  2. Form the mixture into meatballs.
  3. Cook the meatballs in a pan until browned and cooked through.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the vermicelli noodles according to package instructions.
  5. Prepare fresh vegetables by washing and cutting them as needed.
  6. In a bowl, mix together the fish sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, water, and chili to create a dipping sauce.
  7. Serve the meatballs over the noodles with fresh vegetables and dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to substitute pork with ground chicken or turkey for a lighter variation. Adding grated ginger or soy sauce can enhance flavor.

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