So Delicious! Flavorful Vietnamese Grilled Pork & Crispy Egg Rolls - Bun Thit Nuong Recipe

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner and pork loin is less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor while being lower in sodium.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped almonds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and provide a similar crunch.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with potential health benefits.

Slice pork shoulder or belly into bite-sized pieces and poke holes in the meat before marinating.

Combine soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, honey, condensed milk, lemongrass, garlic, shallots, five-spice powder, and cooking wine in a bowl.

Marinate the pork for at least 1-2 hours or overnight for best flavor.

Julienne carrots and daikon, toss with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes. Rinse, squeeze dry, and soak in sugar, rice vinegar, and water for 30 minutes.

Preheat grill and grill marinated pork over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side, or air-fry at 370°F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway, or bake at 375°F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.

Boil rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, then rinse under cold water to prevent sticking.

Chop fresh herbs and roast peanuts for extra crunch.

Mix fish sauce, sugar, water, lime juice, minced garlic, and chilies to make Nước Chấm.

Assemble the bowl with vermicelli noodles topped with grilled pork, pickled veggies, fresh herbs, and fried shallots, drizzled with Nước Chấm.

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