Charred Pork Noodle Bowl
Vietnamese-style grilled pork over chewy noodles with a punchy lime-fish sauce dressing. Char marks, bright herbs, and a savory-tangy sauce that makes this a TikTok-easy weeknight win.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork shoulder or butt, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 whole lime (zested and juiced)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 8 oz fresh rice noodles (or dried, cooked)
- 1 cup fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, Thai basil), chopped
- 1 whole cucumber, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Combine fish sauce, lime juice, lime zest, sugar, and 2 tbsp water in a bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves. Set the dressing aside.
- 2
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over high heat until it shimmers. Work in batches and sear pork slices 2–3 minutes per side until charred at edges.
- 3
While pork cooks, boil rice noodles in salted water until tender, about 4–5 minutes. Drain well.
- 4
Divide noodles between two bowls. Top with charred pork, cucumber slices, and fresh herbs.
- 5
Pour dressing over the bowl and toss everything together. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet or grill pan
- pot for boiling noodles
- small mixing bowl
- knife and cutting board
- tongs or spatula
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