2tbspslemon or lime juice (or rice vinegar 5%) (to taste)
Minced garlic(to taste)
Minced red chili(to taste)
Other Ingredients
1packagedried thin rice noodles (Bún)
1cucumber, sliced into matchsticks
1headlettuce, shredded
1cupBean sprouts
Fresh herbs (mint, Thai basil, perilla, etc.)
Đồ Chua (pickled carrots & daikon)(to taste)
Scallion oil(optional)
Crushed roasted peanuts(optional)
Instructions
Marinate the Pork
Slice pork thinly. Blend garlic, shallots, and lemongrass with a splash of water.
Mix pork with the blend, fish sauce, oyster sauce, condensed milk, honey, annatto oil, and sesame seeds.
Marinate at least 2 hours or overnight.
Cook the Pork
Skewers (optional): Thread pork slices onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.
- Oven: Preheat 375°F (190°C). Bake 10–15 min until 80% cooked, then broil until golden, flipping once.- Air Fryer: Cook 355°F (180–185°C) for 15–17 min, flipping halfway.- Charcoal Grill: Grill 15–20 min in batches, flipping often to avoid flare-ups.
Prep Noodles & Veggies
Cook rice noodles according to package directions.
Wash and chop herbs, lettuce, cucumber.
Prepare pickled carrots & daikon if not done.
Make the Sauce
Combine fish sauce, sugar, lime juice or vinegar, garlic, and chili. Mix well and set aside.
Assemble & Serve
Layer herbs and lettuce, then noodles. Top with pork, pickles, peanuts, and scallion oil.