Hanoi Grilled Pork Patties in Broth

Name: Hanoi Grilled Pork Patties in Broth
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground pork (80/20); 1 lb thinly sliced pork belly, sliced 1/4 in thick; 1/4 cup fish sauce; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tbsp shallots, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 cups warm water (for dipping broth); 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 chilies red fresno or Thai chili, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves (for broth), thinly sliced; 8 oz thin rice vermicelli noodles, cooked per pkg; 2 cups fresh herb plate (mint, perilla, lettuce leaves), washed, torn; 2 cups bean sprouts; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

70 minMediumServes 4520 cal/serving

VietnameseLunchGrill and StovetopStandardHigh Protein

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs ground pork (80/20)
1 lb thinly sliced pork belly, sliced 1/4 in thick
1/4 cup fish sauce
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp shallots, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 cups warm water (for dipping broth)
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 chilies red fresno or Thai chili, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves (for broth), thinly sliced
8 oz thin rice vermicelli noodles, cooked per pkg
2 cups fresh herb plate (mint, perilla, lettuce leaves), washed, torn
2 cups bean sprouts
2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine half the 1/4 cup fish sauce, half the 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tbsp minced shallots, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Add 1.5 lbs ground pork (80/20) and mix well; form into flattened patties about 2 inches wide. Add 1 lb sliced 1/4 in thick thinly sliced pork belly to remaining marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate both for at least 30 minutes.
2

While the pork marinates, make the dipping broth: stir together 2 cups warm water (for dipping broth), remaining fish sauce, remaining granulated sugar, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice until the sugar dissolves. Add 2 chilies thinly sliced red fresno or Thai chili and 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves (for broth). Taste and adjust sweet, sour, and salty balance.
3

Preheat a charcoal grill or gas grill to medium-high (or use a grill pan over medium-high heat on the stovetop).
4

Grill thinly sliced pork belly slices 2-3 minutes per side and pork patties 4-5 minutes per side, until charred at the edges and the internal temperature of both reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Work in batches to avoid crowding.
5

Ladle dipping broth into individual shallow bowls. Nestle the hot grilled patties and thinly sliced pork belly directly into the broth.
6

Serve alongside 8 oz cooked per pkg thin rice vermicelli noodles, 2 cups bean sprouts, and a plate of 2 cups fresh herb plate (mint, perilla, lettuce leaves). Diners add noodles and herbs to the broth bowls and dip as they eat.

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Questions

What is Hanoi Grilled Pork Patties in Broth?

Bun cha, the iconic Hanoi street dish of smoky grilled pork patties and fatty pork belly served in a sweet-savory dipping broth alongside rice noodles and a plate of fresh herbs. Plan ahead: marinate the pork for at least 30 minutes before grilling. This reference files it under Vietnamese lunch: cooked on the grill and on the stovetop, rated medium and about 70 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Hanoi Grilled Pork Patties in Broth reach?

For Hanoi Grilled Pork Patties in Broth, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Hanoi Grilled Pork Patties in Broth?

Yes. Use dark-meat ground chicken or turkey if you can, and add a teaspoon of oil per half pound, since pork brings fat that poultry does not. As written, the entry for Hanoi Grilled Pork Patties in Broth uses 1.5 lbs ground pork (80/20).

How hot is Hanoi Grilled Pork Patties in Broth?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Hanoi Grilled Pork Patties in Broth comes from 2 chilies red fresno or Thai chili, thinly sliced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chili, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I start Hanoi Grilled Pork Patties in Broth the day before?

Yes. Step 1 is a built-in pause of 30 minutes: "Cover and refrigerate both for at least 30 minutes." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 2 when you are ready to finish.

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