Vietnamese pork patties

Our bún chả Hanoi brings a mouthwatering combination of grilled pork patties (chả) and pork slices in a punchy dipping sauce served with vermicelli noodles (bún) and an abundance of fresh herbs.

It's hard to resist the aroma of nem nuong during the marinating process . . . the aroma of fresh garlic, the roasted rice powder, the smelly but tasty must-have fish sauce that is essential and ubiquitous in Vietnamese cuisine. Let this sizzle over a pit of charcoal and voila . . . dinner is served. After a few times of experimenting on this nem nướng, I finally got it down. I had to determine what will produce the best taste. After trying out various types of pork, the determining factor…

By Kath Dedon . Laura emailed me this recipe the other day saying that she and Byron had enjoyed it at least a couple of times. It looked terrific, so I wasted no time before giving it a try. Lemon…

It's hard to resist the aroma of nem nuong during the marinating process . . . the aroma of fresh garlic, the roasted rice pow...

Simple pan-fried Vietnamese pork patties that are perfect for kids. No bones. No toughness. Nothing but tender meat with great Asian flavors.

My colleague from work brought this delicious Viet delicacies made by her mom and I fell in love with the dish the first time I tasted it! It is called Nam Neung which is a skewer made of mince pork and spices. I'm not too sure either Nam Neung means pork skewer or just pork patties in general :) But one thing I know that I loveeeee it! Once I asked her for the recipe and finally I got it.. It's surprising how simple it is to prepare and yet the taste is superbly good ~~ This recipe is…

Looking for the best healthy Bun Cha Recipe? Our quick & easy Vietnamese minced pork balls with lemongrass are served over a fresh herb rice noodle bowl.

Bún chả—a one-dish meal featuring grilled pork patties, crisp vegetables, springy noodles, and a vibrant sauce—cooks as quickly as a burger but tastes much lighter. Vietnamese bún chả—a vibrant mix of grilled pork, crisp salad, and delicate yet resilient rice vermicelli, all united by a light yet vibrant sauce—is an ideal meal for a hot summer night. We started by boiling dried rice vermicelli, after which we rinsed the noodles well and spread them on a platter to dry. Then we mixed up the…

My mom would make so many Vietnamese dishes at home from scratch. Her mental catalogue of recipes mind is endless. As I lived with my dad for most of my upbringing, this style of Vietnamese dishes would be totally foreign to me. Often times at the dinner table, I would simply think that...

Seasoned ground pork patties are grilled and dunked in nuoc cham sauce, served with cold rice noodles, veggies and fresh herbs. A refreshing summer meal.