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Grilled Pork Vermicelli Bowl

A Vietnamese-inspired bowl of rice vermicelli topped with grilled pork slices and meatballs, fresh herbs, and a tangy dipping sauce with pickled daikon and carrot. Served on a banana leaf for a vibrant presentation.

Total time
60 min
Servings
4
Calories
550
Protein
35g
Grilled Pork Vermicelli Bowl
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Marinate sliced pork and ground pork with fish sauce, brown sugar, and minced garlic for 30 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Grill pork slices and form small meatballs; grill until charred and cooked through.

  3. Step 3

    Soak rice vermicelli in hot water until tender, then drain and rinse with cold water.

  4. Step 4

    Pickle daikon and carrot in vinegar, sugar, and water for 15 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Arrange vermicelli on a banana leaf, top with grilled pork and meatballs.

  6. Step 6

    Garnish with mint, perilla, and pickled vegetables; serve with dipping sauce.

Tools you’ll need

  • grill
  • pot
  • bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

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