20-Min Bun Xao — Crispy Stir-Fried Vermicelli
Rice vermicelli tossed with crispy protein, aromatics, and a punchy fish-sauce glaze. A textbook TikTok weeknight dinner that tastes like takeout but takes 20 minutes flat.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil water in a large skillet or pot. Add vermicelli, cook per package until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well.
Step 2
Return empty skillet to high heat. Add oil (1 tbsp), then add ground pork—break up with a spoon until no pink remains, ~4 minutes.
Step 3
Push pork to the side. Add shrimp to open space, sear 90 seconds per side without stirring until edges curl.
Step 4
Add minced garlic, cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Toss everything together.
Step 5
Return cooked vermicelli to the pan. Drizzle with fish sauce and lime juice, toss for 1 minute until coated and hot.
Step 6
Slide onto plates, top with scallions and crispy shallots. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet or pot (12-inch)
- spoon for breaking up meat
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