Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean boneless top or possibly botom round roast
  • 1/2 lb rice sticks (bun) or possibly Japanese alimentary paste noodles (somen)
  • 1 c. shredded cucumber
  • 2 c. shredded lettuce
  • 1/4 c. minced fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 c. minced fresh coriander (Chinese parsley)
  • 10 x roasted peanuts coarsely minced
  • 1 x fresh or possibly dry warm red chili pepper shredded
  • 1 whl coriander sprigs for garnish Nuoc Cham or possibly Nuoc Leo (see recipes)

Method

  • While the meat is cooling to room temperature, cook the noodles according to the directions.
  • To serve, arrange the food in the following manner, a bowl for each diner: Place some cucumbers and lettuce in the bottom of each bowl, then sprinkle on some of the mint and coriander.
  • Distribute the noodles among the 6 bowls.
  • Place the beef over the noodles.
  • Sprinkle with more mint and parsley, plus the roasted minced peanuts.
  • Add in a few pcs of shredded warm pepper on top and decorate with a sprig of coriander.
  • Serve with a bowl of nuoc cham or possibly nuoc leo.
  • This recipe yields 6 servings.
  • Description: "(Bun Thit Bo Nuong)"