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Vietnamese Noodle Bowl: 5 Fresh Ways to Enjoy This Delight

Vietnamese Noodle Bowl
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This Vietnamese Noodle Bowl (Bún) is the perfect balance of freshness and flavor. Tender rice noodles are paired with crisp vegetables, fragrant herbs, and savory protein, then topped with a sweet, tangy nước chấm dressing.

Ingredients

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  • Rice vermicelli noodles
  • Grilled meat (pork, chicken, or shrimp) or tofu
  • Lettuce, shredded
  • Cucumber, julienned
  • Carrots, shredded or pickled
  • Bean sprouts
  • Fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, Thai basil)
  • Chopped peanuts or cashews
  • Fried shallots (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice or rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 chili, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil rice vermicelli noodles for 3–5 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
  2. Grill or pan-fry marinated pork, chicken, shrimp, or tofu until fully cooked. Slice into thin strips.
  3. Combine fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, water, minced garlic, and chili in a small bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  4. In each serving bowl, add lettuce and a portion of noodles. Top with cucumber, carrots, bean sprouts, and herbs. Add protein and sprinkle with peanuts and fried shallots.
  5. Drizzle with the dressing just before serving and enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Ideal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
  • Customize with your choice of protein.
  • Adjust dressing ingredients to taste.

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