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Shrimp Bun Cha Recipe

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A fresh and flavorful Vietnamese-inspired shrimp bun cha featuring grilled shrimp, rice noodles, herbs, and a tangy dipping sauce. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound rice noodles
  • 6 basil leaves, hand torn
  • 6 mint leaves, hand torn
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 8 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 2 Thai chilis, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons tepid water

Instructions

  1. Blend the shallot, 2 teaspoons sugar, black pepper, honey, 3 tablespoons fish sauce, canola oil, and lime juice until smooth to create the marinade.
  2. Place shrimp and marinade in a sealed bag, remove excess air, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. In a bowl, mix remaining fish sauce, granulated sugar, Thai chilis, and tepid water to make the dipping sauce. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  4. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, typically by soaking in boiling water for about 10 minutes.
  5. Drain and rinse noodles under cold water, then drain well.
  6. Heat a lightly oiled grill pan over high heat. Cook shrimp for about 3 minutes per side until slightly charred and cooked through.
  7. Divide noodles into bowls and top with shrimp, cucumber, basil, and mint.
  8. Serve with dipping sauce on the side or poured over the dish. Add extra chili sauce if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu if preferred.
  • Add lettuce or bean sprouts for extra crunch and freshness.
  • Adjust chili quantity based on spice preference.
  • Best served fresh, but components can be prepped ahead and assembled later.

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