Bo Bun

Bò bún

Ingredients13

• rice vermicelli400 g
• beef sirloin500 g
• fish sauce4 tbsp
• lime juice3 tbsp
• sugar2 tbsp
• garlic3 cloves
• lettuce200 g
• cucumber1
• bean sprouts150 g
• fresh mint1 bunch
• fresh cilantro1 bunch
• roasted peanuts50 g
• scallions2

Method

1. Slice the beef thinly against the grain and toss with 1 tbsp fish sauce and 1 minced garlic clove.
2. Stir the remaining fish sauce with lime juice, sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 100 ml water to make nuoc cham.
3. Cook the rice vermicelli in boiling water until tender, drain, and rinse under cold water.
4. Grill or pan-sear the beef over high heat until just cooked, then slice into bite-size strips.
5. Shred the lettuce, slice the cucumber, and roughly chop the mint, cilantro, and scallions.
6. Divide the noodles among bowls, top with lettuce, cucumber, bean sprouts, herbs, and beef.
7. Crush the peanuts, scatter them over the bowls, and serve with nuoc cham on the side.