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Bun cha

🇻🇳 A dish from Vietnam

Bun cha, a dish from Vietnam
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Bún chả is a Vietnamese dish of grilled pork and noodles, which is thought to have originated from Hanoi, Vietnam. Bún chả is served with grilled fatty pork (chả) over a plate of white rice noodles (bún) and herbs with a side dish of dipping sauce.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsgrilled fatty pork, thin rice noodles, fresh herbs, fish sauce, garlic, chili, sugar
🔥Cooking methodcharcoal-grilling pork patties and slices, served with a dipping sauce
👅Flavour & stylesavory-sweet, smoky, tangy, herb-forward
🕒When it’s eatenlunch, casual street food

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Bun cha come from?
Bun cha is a dish that originated in Vietnam.
What is Bun cha?
Bún chả is a Vietnamese dish of grilled pork and noodles, which is thought to have originated from Hanoi, Vietnam. Bún chả is served with grilled fatty pork (chả) over a plate of white rice noodles (bún) and herbs with a side dish of dipping sauce.