Vietnamese lemongrass pork vermicelli bowls
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This recipe makes four Vietnamese-style noodle bowls with grilled or pan-seared pork. It includes rice noodles, vegetables, herbs, and dressing.
Ingredients
Rice vermicelli noodles
8 ounces
Boneless pork shoulder
1 1/2 pounds
Lemongrass stalks
2
Garlic cloves
3
Fish sauce
1/4 cup
Brown sugar
2 tablespoons
Limes
2
Persian cucumbers
2
Carrots
2
Bean sprouts
2 cups
Butter lettuce
1 head
Fresh mint
1 bunch
Fresh cilantro
1 bunch
Roasted peanuts
1/2 cup
How to make it
- Cook and rinse the vermicelli; divide among four bowls. 2. Marinate thin pork slices with minced lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, and brown sugar. 3. Cook the pork in a hot skillet or on a grill until browned and cooked through. 4. Arrange cucumber, carrot, sprouts, lettuce, and herbs over the noodles. 5. Whisk lime juice with fish sauce, sugar, and water; drizzle over bowls and add pork and peanuts.
Who this list is for
This list is for cooks planning to make Vietnamese lemongrass pork vermicelli bowls for four. It suits anyone who enjoys assembling fresh, vibrant noodle salads with grilled or pan-seared pork. If you have access to Asian herbs and produce, and want a meal with both protein and crisp vegetables, this recipe fits.
How to use this list
Begin by checking your kitchen for staples like fish sauce, brown sugar, and roasted peanuts. Shop for fresh ingredients: boneless pork shoulder, lemongrass, garlic, limes, cucumbers, carrots, bean sprouts, butter lettuce, mint, and cilantro. Prepare the pork marinade first, then move on to prepping vegetables and herbs. Cook the rice vermicelli noodles while the pork marinates. Set up an assembly area for layering noodles, pork, vegetables, herbs, and dressing.
What to skip
Don’t skip the lemongrass—using only garlic or ginger won’t give the same flavor. Avoid lean pork cuts; pork shoulder gives the right texture and taste. Some leave out fresh herbs, but mint and cilantro are essential for balance. Don’t use iceberg lettuce in place of butter lettuce, as it lacks the right texture. Pre-shredded carrots are fine, but fresh is better.
What is on this list
You’ll need rice vermicelli noodles, boneless pork shoulder, lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar, limes, Persian cucumbers, carrots, bean sprouts, butter lettuce, fresh mint, fresh cilantro, and roasted peanuts. Check off any pantry staples you already have, like fish sauce or brown sugar. Make sure to get enough herbs and vegetables for four bowls.
Before you serve
Before assembling, prep all vegetables and herbs, and set out bowls for serving. Grill or pan-sear the pork just before serving to keep it warm. Toss noodles with a bit of dressing to prevent sticking. After eating, store any extra components separately to keep them fresh for leftovers.
FAQ
Who is "Vietnamese lemongrass pork vermicelli bowls" for?
This list is for cooks planning to make Vietnamese lemongrass pork vermicelli bowls for four. It suits anyone who enjoys assembling fresh, vibrant noodle salads with grilled or pan-seared pork. If you have access to Asian herbs and produce, and want a meal with both protein and crisp vegetables, this recipe fits.
How should I use "Vietnamese lemongrass pork vermicelli bowls"?
Begin by checking your kitchen for staples like fish sauce, brown sugar, and roasted peanuts. Shop for fresh ingredients: boneless pork shoulder, lemongrass, garlic, limes, cucumbers, carrots, bean sprouts, butter lettuce, mint, and cilantro. Prepare the pork marinade first, then move on to prepping vegetables and herbs. Cook the rice vermicelli noodles whi…
What should I skip or avoid with "Vietnamese lemongrass pork vermicelli bowls"?
Don’t skip the lemongrass—using only garlic or ginger won’t give the same flavor. Avoid lean pork cuts; pork shoulder gives the right texture and taste. Some leave out fresh herbs, but mint and cilantro are essential for balance. Don’t use iceberg lettuce in place of butter lettuce, as it lacks the right texture. Pre-shredded carrots are fine, but fresh is…
What is on the "Vietnamese lemongrass pork vermicelli bowls" list?
You’ll need rice vermicelli noodles, boneless pork shoulder, lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar, limes, Persian cucumbers, carrots, bean sprouts, butter lettuce, fresh mint, fresh cilantro, and roasted peanuts. Check off any pantry staples you already have, like fish sauce or brown sugar. Make sure to get enough herbs and vegetables for four bowls.
What should I know about before you serve?
Before assembling, prep all vegetables and herbs, and set out bowls for serving. Grill or pan-sear the pork just before serving to keep it warm. Toss noodles with a bit of dressing to prevent sticking. After eating, store any extra components separately to keep them fresh for leftovers.
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