This Vermicelli noodle bowl is bursting with flavors & textures. A staple of Vietnamese cuisine, you start by arranging your noodles in a bowl. From there, arrange your veggies and herbs. Make your pork, roast, and combine with noodle mix. A bowl full of comfort and freshness, it makes for the perfect lunch, dinner, or even both!
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| 1 lb | Vermicelli Noodles |
| 1 C | Romaine Lettuce, Chopped |
| 1/2 C | Thai Basil Leaves |
| 1/2 C | Mint Leaves |
| 1/2 C | Fresh Cilantro Sprigs |
| 1/2 C | Cucumber, Sliced |
| 1/2 C | Bean Sprouts |
| 1/4 C | Roasted Peanuts, Chopped |
| 1/4 C | Julienne Green Onion |
| 1 Unit | Red Chili, Sliced |
| 1 Unit | Lemongrass Stalk, Finely Minced |
| 5 Unit | Garlic Cloves, Minced, Divided |
| 1/4 C | Soy Sauce |
| 5 tbsp. | Fish Sauce, Divided |
| 2 tbsp. | Honey |
| 5 tbsp. | Fresh Lime Juice |
| 2 tbsp. | Cilantro Stems, Minced |
| 3/4 C | Sugar, Divided |
| 1 C | Daikon Radish, Julienne |
| 1 C | Julienne Carrots |
| 1/2 C | White Vinegar |
| 1/2 C | Water |
| Salt & Pepper To Taste |
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Make the pork marinade by combining the lemon grass, 3 cloves of garlic, soy sauce, 2 tbsp of the fish sauce, honey, 2 tbsp of lime juice, cilantro stems, and a dash of salt and pepper in a large bowl. |
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Add the pork to the bowl of marinade. Massage into the pork until thoroughly incorporated. |
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Cover the bowl and marinate the pork for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight. |
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When ready, roast the pork at 350°F until slightly charred and an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. |
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Next, make the Nuoc Cham sauce. |
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In a small bowl, dissolve 2 tbsp of sugar and 1/2 cup warm water. |
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Add 3 tbsp of the fish sauce, 3 tbsp of lime juice, 2 cloves of minced garlic, and the fresh red chili. |
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Mix all the ingredients together well. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Let stand for 10 minutes, set aside for assembly. |
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Finally, make the pickled carrots and daikon. |
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Start by taking a medium sized bowl and adding the vinegar and 3 tbsp of water. Stir in a dash of salt and 1/2 cup of sugar until dissolved. |
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Add in the daikon radish and julienne carrots to the liquid. Make sure they are completely submerged. |
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Let stand for at least an hour, set aside for assembly. |
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Prepare the Vermicelli noodles according to the package instructions. Rinse in cold water to cool off. |
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For assembly, nestle 1/4 lb. of the noodles in a bowl. |
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Around the noodles, arrange the vegetables, herbs, and lettuce. |
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Top with 4 oz of the crispy BBQ dressing. Then, add 1/2 cup Nuoc Cham. |
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Finish with green onions, chopped peanuts, and chili. Serve. |