Bò Bún is one of Vietnam’s most refreshing dishes — a bowl of vermicelli rice noodles topped with grilled marinated beef, crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, crushed peanuts, and a bright, tangy nuoc cham dressing.
Ingredients
- 300 g beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce (for marinade)
- 200 g rice vermicelli noodles
- Lettuce, cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts
- Fresh mint and coriander
- Crushed roasted peanuts
- For the nuoc cham: fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, water, chilli, garlic
Instructions
- Marinate the beef in garlic, soy sauce and fish sauce for at least 20 minutes.
- Cook the vermicelli noodles according to packet instructions, then rinse in cold water.
- Quickly stir-fry or grill the beef over high heat until just cooked.
- Mix the nuoc cham ingredients together, tasting and adjusting the balance of sweet, sour and salty.
- Assemble bowls with noodles, vegetables and herbs, top with the beef, and drizzle generously with nuoc cham.
Sprinkle with crushed peanuts just before serving for a satisfying crunch.
