Bún bò nướng (Grilled Beef with Rice Noodles)
- Yield
- 2 portions
February 19, 2026 · Version 1 · Main Course
Grilled marinated beef over rice vermicelli with nước chấm.
Preparation
Scaling basis: Beef sirloin · 250 g
PHASE A — MARINATE BEEF
Ingredient Uses
- Beef sirloin
Slice thinly across the grain.
- Quantity
- 250 g
- Scaling
- 100.00%
- Fish sauce
Season the marinade.
- Quantity
- 12.5 g
- Scaling
- 5.00%
- Light soy sauce
Season the marinade.
- Quantity
- 7.5 g
- Scaling
- 3.00%
- Sugar
Balance salt and browning.
- Quantity
- 10 g
- Scaling
- 4.00%
- Honey
Add sweetness.
- Quantity
- 5 g
- Scaling
- 2.00%
- Garlic
Mince.
- Quantity
- 6 g
- Scaling
- 2.40%
- Lemongrass
Mince the white part.
- Quantity
- 12.5 g
- Scaling
- 5.00%
- Shallot
Mince.
- Quantity
- 15 g
- Scaling
- 6.00%
- Black pepper
Season.
- Quantity
- 1.5 g
- Scaling
- 0.60%
- Neutral oil
Coat the beef.
- Quantity
- 7.5 g
- Scaling
- 3.00%
Method
- Combine the marinade, coat the beef, and refrigerate for 1 h minimum or 6–12 h preferred.
PHASE B — GRILL BEEF
Method
- Oil hot grates and grill the beef briefly on both sides; rest briefly.
Technique Applications
| Technique | Controls | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Grilling | 250 C+ surface; 60–90 s per side; 52–54 C centre | Caramelize without overcooking. |
Principles
- Maillard reaction — High heat browns the beef before its centre dries.
PHASE C — MAKE NOODLES AND SERVE
Ingredient Uses
- Fish sauce
Season nước chấm.
- Quantity
- 30 g
- Scaling
- 12.00%
- Water
Dilute sauce.
- Quantity
- 30 g
- Scaling
- 12.00%
- Rice vinegar
Acidify sauce.
- Quantity
- 30 g
- Scaling
- 12.00%
- Sugar
Balance sauce.
- Quantity
- 15 g
- Scaling
- 6.00%
- Lime juice
Brighten sauce.
- Quantity
- 15 g
- Scaling
- 6.00%
- Garlic
Mince.
- Quantity
- 5 g
- Scaling
- 2.00%
- Fresh red chili
Slice.
- Quantity
- 2.5 g
- Scaling
- 1.00%
- Carrot
Slice.
- Quantity
- 25 g
- Scaling
- 10.00%
- Rice vermicelli
Cook, rinse, and drain.
- Quantity
- 200 g
- Scaling
- 80.00%
- Lettuce
Line bowls.
- Quantity
- 60 g
- Scaling
- 24.00%
- Fresh coriander
Finish bowls.
- Quantity
- 20 g
- Scaling
- 8.00%
- Mint
Finish bowls.
- Quantity
- 10 g
- Scaling
- 4.00%
- Thai basil
Finish bowls.
- Quantity
- 10 g
- Scaling
- 4.00%
- Roasted peanuts
Crush over bowls.
- Quantity
- 20 g
- Scaling
- 8.00%
Method
- Dissolve sugar in water, add sauce ingredients, and rest 15 min.
- Assemble noodles, lettuce, herbs, grilled beef, and peanuts; serve with sauce.
FAILURE MODES
| Symptom | Likely cause | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|
| Tough beef | It was sliced with the grain or overcooked. | Slice across the grain and grill briefly. |
| Flat sauce | Acid and sweetness are unbalanced. | Adjust lime juice or sugar in small increments. |