Vietnamese-Style Bún Chả (Grilled Pork Patties with Noodles and Herbs)
A single portion of Vietnamese cooking, ready in 22 minutes with 10 minutes of prep. Written for one, so there is nothing to halve and nothing to waste.
Method
- 1
Mix the pork mince with the garlic, shallot, 1 tbsp fish sauce and 1 tsp of the sugar, then shape into small flat patties.
- 2
Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the patties for 3–4 minutes each side until charred and cooked through.
- 3
Meanwhile, soak the noodles in boiled water for 4–5 minutes until tender, then drain and rinse in cold water.
- 4
Mix the remaining fish sauce and sugar with the rice vinegar, lime juice and a splash of water to make a dipping sauce; stir in the chilli.
- 5
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- 6
Toss the carrot and cucumber briefly through the dipping sauce, then arrange the noodles, lettuce, herbs and pork patties in a bowl, and spoon over the dressing.
