Squid Bun Noodles
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Bun Noodles

Squid Bun Noodles

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Plump, sweet shellfish sautéed in garlic, white wine, and fresh parsley, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon and sea salt.

Ingredients

  • • 400g squid, cleaned and scored in a diamond pattern
  • • 200g rice vermicelli noodles, cooked
  • • 2 stalks lemongrass, minced
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tbsp sugar
  • • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • • 1/4 cup nuoc cham
  • • 1/2 cup pickled carrots and daikon

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Score the squid bodies in a diamond pattern and cut into strips.

2
Phase 2

Toss the squid with the lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, and sugar, and rest for 15 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Sear the squid in a very hot pan with the oil until just opaque and charred.

4
Phase 4

Pile the rice vermicelli in bowls, top with the squid, and add the pickled carrots and daikon.

5
Phase 5

Pour the nuoc cham over the top and serve immediately.