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Bun Bo Nam Bo

Bún Bò Nam Bộ Recipe (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Salad)

Get to know bún bò Nam Bộ (Vietnamese beef noodle salad), a classic of Vietnamese cuisine. This simple mix of beef, fresh rice noodles, and vegetables can be the main highlight of any meal.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Bun Bo Nam Bo, Vietnamese Beef Noodle Salad
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Dietary Preference: Dairy-Free, Gluten-free
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 873kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Chopping Board
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Grater
  • Mixing Bowl or Zip Lock Bag

Ingredients

For Marinating The Beef:

  • 1.1 pounds of beef
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of soup powder
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons of brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons of roasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 ounce of minced lemongrass, shallot, and garlic

For The Noodles And Accompaniments:

  • Around 2.5 ounces of peanuts
  • 1.8 ounces of fried shallot
  • 3.5 ounces of bean sprouts
  • 3.5 ounces of basils, peppermint, and lettuce
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 carrot
  • 1.1 pounds of fresh rice noodles (or dried noodles cooked according to the package)

For The Fish Sauce Mixture:

  • 0.32 cups of fish sauce
  • 0.42 cups of warm water
  • 2.5 ounces of sugar
  • Minced garlic and chili
  • Lime juice
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Instructions 

  • Grate the cucumber and carrot into thin strips using a grater.
    Bun Bo Nam Bo Step 1 Prepare the Ingredients
  • Cut the beef into slices. Don’t cut the beef too thin or thick, which can affect the meats texture after cooking.
    Bun Bo Nam Bo Step 1 Prepare the Ingredients1
  • Proceed to marinate the beef slices with ground pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, sugar, salt, sesame seeds, dark soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
    Mix thoroughly and let the mixture sit for at least 30 minutes.
    Bun Bo Nam Bo Step 2 Marinate the Beef
  • Make the fish sauce mixture with warm water, fish sauce, and sugar. Then add minced garlic, chili, and lime juice. Adjust the flavor accordingly.
    Bun Bo Nam Bo Step 3 Make the Sauce
  • Stir-fry minced lemongrass, garlic, and shallot. Then add the beef and stir-fry to a medium rare in 2 - 3 minutes.
    Bun Bo Nam Bo Step 4 Stir Fry the Beef
  • Place rice noodles in your bowl, then add vegetables like bean sprouts, lettuce, cucumber, and carrot. Top with beef, peanuts, and fried shallots.
    Enjoy the dish by pouring the fish sauce mixture over the ingredient and mixing all elements.
    Bun Bo Nam Bo Step 5 Assemble the Noodle Salad

Video

Notes

  • The following recipe is based on 4 servings.
  • Make sure you follow the recipe to ensure a balance of flavor. Depending on your taste buds, you can adjust the amount of spices for a better experience.
  • For the sauce, you should adjust the flavor to be mildly salty, as the beef is already marinated with many salty elements.

Nutrition

Calories: 873kcal | Carbohydrates: 156g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 31824mg | Potassium: 920mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 2887IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 5mg