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

Savory Bun Cha: Easy Vietnamese Meatballs Recipe for Home

Savory Bun Cha: Vietnamese Meatballs You'll Crave at Home delivers a delightful culinary experience with simple ingredients.
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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
  

Meatball Mixture
  • 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 and Vegetables
  • 8 ounces Vermicelli Noodles
  • Fresh Vegetables such as lettuce and herbs
Dipping Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Fish Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 count Lime juiced
  • 4-5 tablespoons Water
  • 1 count Chili sliced or whole

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Pot
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Meatball Preparation
  1. Prepare the pork mince by mixing it 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 they are tender and cooked through.
Noodle Preparation
  1. Boil the vermicelli noodles according to the package instructions and drain.
Serve
  1. Serve the meatballs over the vermicelli noodles with fresh vegetables on the side.
  2. For the dipping sauce, mix fish sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, water, and chili.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Feel free to customize the meat or spices to suit your preferences. Let the finished dish rest for optimal flavor before serving.

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