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Hội An Street Food Tour 🍽️ | 8 MUST- TRY Dishes 🍜 You CAN'T Miss! | Vietnam🇻🇳

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Bun Cha

Cultural Context

Originating from Hanoi, Bun Cha is a beloved street food that features grilled pork served with rice vermicelli and fresh herbs. Traditionally enjoyed as a midday meal, it reflects the balance of flavors and textures in Vietnamese cuisine. Today, Bun Cha has gained popularity beyond Vietnam, inspiring variations in restaurants worldwide.

VietnameseVNmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
0 eggs
0 cups coffee
8 oz rice vermicelli
1 lb pork belly
1 lb pork meatballs
0 cups spring rolls
0 cups mushrooms
0 cups dried nuts
1 cup onions
1 cup fresh herbs
1 cucumber
0 cups butter
0 cups pâté
0 cups sausage
0 cups pickles

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thigh

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thigh is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salted water

Soy sauce is a plant-based alternative, while salted water is a basic substitute.

1

Meet the guide Fifi and start the food tour in Hoi An.

2

Visit the first location to try egg coffee.

3

Taste the egg coffee and describe its thick consistency and strong flavor.

4

Prepare to try a dish with rice noodles and pork.

5

Take rice noodles and place them aside.

6

Add fresh herbs, specifically mint, to the noodles.

7

Mix in garlic for flavor, adjusting for spice preference.

8

Incorporate spring rolls into the dish, noting their heat and flavor.

9

Taste the broth, commenting on its sweetness and flavor profile.

10

Describe the freshness of the herbs and the overall taste experience.

11

Taste the spring rolls, identifying their ingredients and flavors.

12

Discuss the differences between the dish in Hoi An and Hanoi, focusing on fresh herbs and noodles.

13

Enjoy the egg coffee, mixing the cream and coffee together before tasting it.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingboiling

Equipment Needed

grillbowlpotserving dish

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Bún Chả

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