Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork Noodle Bowls
These Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork Noodle Bowls are a deliciously balanced meal of sweet-savory marinated pork, crisp vegetables, and tender rice noodles. Infused with classic Vietnamese flavors—like lemongrass, fish sauce, garlic, and lime—this dish is light, vibrant, and deeply satisfying. You’ll quickly marinate and sear pork tenderloin slices, then layer them over rice noodles with fresh herbs, cucumber, and carrots. A quick lime dipping sauce brings the whole bowl to life.
Ingredients
For the Lemongrass Pork:
1 lb pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
2 stalks lemongrass (white part only), finely minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp vegetable oil
½ tsp black pepper
For the Bowl:
8 oz rice vermicelli noodles
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup cucumber, julienned
½ cup chopped cilantro
½ cup chopped mint
½ cup chopped peanuts (optional)
Quick Lime Dressing:
3 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp sugar
1 clove garlic, grated
1 tbsp water
Instructions
1
Marinate the Pork:
In a bowl, combine lemongrass, garlic, brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, oil, and pepper. Add pork slices and marinate for 20–30 minutes.
2
Cook the Noodles:
Boil vermicelli noodles per package instructions. Rinse with cold water, drain well, and set aside.
3
Sear the Pork:
Heat a skillet over medium-high. Cook marinated pork in batches, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
4
Make the Lime Dressing
: Whisk lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, and water together. Set aside.
5
Build the Bowls:
Divide noodles into 4 bowls. Top with pork, carrots, cucumber, herbs, and peanuts if using. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.
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