Sugar-Free Bun Cha
Elevate your Vietnamese cuisine experience with this Sugar-Free Bun Cha recipe—a healthier twist on the iconic dish without sacrificing flavor! Succulent grilled pork patties and tender pork belly slices are infused with the rich umami of fish sauce, garlic, and shallots, creating a smoky, mouthwatering bite. Served atop delicate vermicelli noodles and accompanied by refreshing mint, basil, crunchy cucumber, and crisp lettuce, this dish bursts with vibrant textures and aromas. A tangy, sugar-free dipping sauce of lime juice, rice vinegar, and chili ties it all together for a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and spicy. Ready in under an hour, this easy, flavorful meal is perfect for a wholesome lunch or dinner. Keto-friendly and crowd-pleasing, it’s Vietnam on a plate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Ground pork
- 200 g Pork belly
- 60 ml Fish sauce
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Shallots, minced
- 1 tsp Black pepper, freshly cracked
- 400 g Cooked vermicelli noodles
- 50 g Fresh mint leaves
- 50 g Fresh basil leaves
- 100 g Lettuce leaves
- 1 Cucumber, sliced
- 60 ml Lime juice
- 1 Chili, finely chopped
- 120 ml Warm water
- 60 ml Rice vinegar
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, fish sauce, minced garlic, minced shallots, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Form the mixture into small patties, about the size of a golf ball, then flatten them slightly.
Slice the pork belly into thin strips.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the pork patties and pork belly slices for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and nicely charred. Remove from the grill and set aside.
To make the dipping sauce, in a bowl, combine lime juice, rice vinegar, warm water, chopped chili, and a pinch of pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste as needed.
Arrange cooked vermicelli noodles on serving plates. Top with grilled pork patties and pork belly slices.
Serve with fresh mint, basil, lettuce leaves, and cucumber slices on the side.
Drizzle the dipping sauce over the noodles and pork, or serve it on the side for dipping, as preferred.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3307 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 213.3 g | 273% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.6 g | 388% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 594 mg | 198% | |
| Sodium | 5612 mg | 244% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.8 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 169.8 g | 340% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 536 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1486 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
