20-Min Crispy Bun Xao with Shrimp & Pork
Crispy fried noodles tossed with tender shrimp and pork, bright fish sauce dressing, and fresh herbs. A Vietnamese street-food favorite that hits the table in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 4 oz chow mein noodles or crispy chow mein noodles
- 6 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 oz pork shoulder or ground pork
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro and mint, chopped
- 1 whole scallion, sliced thin
Instructions
- 1
If using fresh chow mein noodles, boil in salted water until just tender, ~3 minutes. Drain well and pat dry.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
- 3
Add noodles and sear without stirring for 2 minutes until a golden crust forms on the bottom.
- 4
Toss noodles and push to the side. Add shrimp and pork to the cleared space; cook, stirring, until shrimp turns pink and pork is no longer pink, ~4 minutes.
- 5
Add fish sauce and lime juice to the pan. Toss everything together for 30 seconds until coated.
- 6
Transfer to a serving dish. Top with cilantro, mint, and scallion. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- pot for boiling (if using fresh noodles)
- tongs or spatula
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