Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Beef skewers Recipe

Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Beef skewers Recipe.  Known as bun cha, this is an everyday Vietnamese dish that is enjoyed with savoury barbecued beef or pork. A simple and fresh glass noodle salad paired with a savoury and delicious beef skewers are perfect meal combination.

SERVES 4

• 90ml rice vinegar
• 4 tbsp. Thai fish sauce
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 600g beef, trimmed of excess fat and cut into strips
• 200g glass noodles “transparent”
• 1 med. Carrot, peeled and cut into sticks
• 1 pc. Red chilli, thinly sliced
• 30g mint leaves
• 45g coriander leaves (cilantro)

• Soak 12 wooden skewers in cold water for 20 minutes.
• Mix 2 tablespoons of vinegar with a tablespoon of fish sauce and sugar in a bowl.
• Add beef and toss to coat, then cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place glass noodles and carrot in a bowl and pour boiling water over.
• Let stand for a few minutes to soften, then drain.
• Combine glass noodles with chili, mint, coriander and remaining fish sauce and vinegar.
• Toss and mix well and transfer to a serving dish. Heat a lightly oiled grill over medium heat.
• While heating up, thread beef strips onto skewers.
• Grill or barbecue for 3-5 minutes until cooked through.
• Serve immediately with noodles and enjoy.