Bún Chả Hà Nội

Vietnam · Southeast Asia

Short description: This noodle set pairs grilled pork in a sweet-sour dipping broth with rice vermicelli, herbs, and crisp pickles on the side.
Ingredients: Grilled pork belly and patties served with rice vermicelli, herbs, fish sauce, sugar, vinegar or lime, garlic, and pickles.
Cultural note: It is commonly eaten as a casual lunch, with each bite assembled from noodles, herbs, grilled pork, and dipping broth.
Common misconception: It is not a noodle soup; the broth is a concentrated dipping sauce served separately from the noodles.

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