Bún chả (Hanoi Grilled Pork with Noodles)
- Yield
- 2 portions
February 19, 2026 · Version 1 · Main Course
Grilled pork and patties with rice vermicelli and dipping sauce.
Preparation
Scaling basis: Pork shoulder · 250 g
PHASE A — MARINATE AND FORM PORK
Ingredient Uses
- Pork shoulder
Slice thinly.
- Quantity
- 250 g
- Scaling
- 100.00%
- Pork mince
Form patties.
- Quantity
- 100 g
- Scaling
- 40.00%
- Fish sauce
Season.
- Quantity
- 15 g
- Scaling
- 6.00%
- Sugar
Balance.
- Quantity
- 12.5 g
- Scaling
- 5.00%
- Honey
Sweeten.
- Quantity
- 7.5 g
- Scaling
- 3.00%
- Garlic
Mince.
- Quantity
- 6 g
- Scaling
- 2.40%
- Shallot
Mince.
- Quantity
- 20 g
- Scaling
- 8.00%
- Black pepper
Season.
- Quantity
- 1.5 g
- Scaling
- 0.60%
Method
- Combine seasoning, marinate the sliced pork with half, mix the remainder into mince, form 40 g patties, and marinate 1 h minimum.
PHASE B — GRILL PORK
Ingredient Uses
- Neutral oil
Brush grates.
- Quantity
- 5 g
- Scaling
- 2.00%
Method
- Heat a grill to a 250 C+ surface, oil grates, and grill pork to 68 C; rest 3–5 min.
PHASE C — MAKE NOODLES AND SERVE
Ingredient Uses
- Fish sauce
Season nước chấm.
- Quantity
- 30 g
- Scaling
- 12.00%
- Water
Dilute.
- Quantity
- 30 g
- Scaling
- 12.00%
- Rice vinegar
Acidify.
- Quantity
- 30 g
- Scaling
- 12.00%
- Sugar
Balance.
- Quantity
- 15 g
- Scaling
- 6.00%
- Lime juice
Brighten.
- 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 and drain.
- Quantity
- 200 g
- Scaling
- 80.00%
- Lettuce
Serve with herbs.
- Quantity
- 60 g
- Scaling
- 24.00%
- Fresh coriander
Finish.
- Quantity
- 20 g
- Scaling
- 8.00%
Method
- Mix sauce, rest with carrot, cook noodles, then serve pork with noodles, lettuce, herbs, and sauce.
FAILURE MODES
| Symptom | Likely cause | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|
| Dry patties | Pork cooked beyond its endpoint. | Pull at 68 C and rest. |
| Harsh sauce | Salt, sugar, and acid are unbalanced. | Adjust with water or sugar in small increments. |