Lotus Root Bun Noodles
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Bun Noodles

Lotus Root Bun Noodles

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Wok-tossed noodles seared over ferocious heat with spring onions, beansprouts, aromatic garlic, and savoury seasoned sauce.

Ingredients

  • • 400g pork belly, thinly sliced
  • • 200g lotus root, peeled and thinly sliced
  • • 200g rice vermicelli noodles, cooked
  • • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • • 1 tbsp sugar
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 2 stalks lemongrass, minced
  • • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1/4 cup nuoc cham

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Slice the pork and the lotus root thinly.

2
Phase 2

Toss the lotus root with the rice vinegar, half the sugar, and the salt, and set aside for 20 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Rub the pork with the lemongrass, fish sauce, and remaining sugar, and rest for 20 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Grill or pan-sear the pork until charred and cooked through.

5
Phase 5

Divide the rice vermicelli among bowls, top with the pork and the drained pickled lotus root.

6
Phase 6

Pour the nuoc cham over the top and serve.