Recipes

Bun Thit Nuong

A Vietnamese noodle dish with pickled vegetables and a tangy dressing

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 2 hours marinating)
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • Pickled Vegetables:
    • 130g daikon, shredded
    • 130g carrots, shredded
    • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Salad Dressing:
    • 3/4 cup (180ml) water
    • 1.5 tablespoons sugar
    • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
    • Juice from 4 calamansi
    • 2 bird's eye chillies, chopped
    • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • Noodles and Toppings:
    • 500g rice vermicelli noodles
    • Chinese parsley, to taste
    • Mint leaves, to taste

Notes

  • Marinate vegetables for at least 2 hours for best flavor

Instructions

  1. Shred the daikon and carrots, then marinate with vinegar and sugar for 1-2 hours.

  2. Boil rice noodles according to package directions, then drain.

  3. Mix all salad dressing ingredients together.

  4. Combine noodles, pickled vegetables, herbs, and dressing to serve.