Vietnamese-Style Pork Bun
A fusion of Vietnamese and Indian flavors, this dish combines the richness of smoked pork with the warmth of Indian spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound smoked porksliced into thin strips
- ●1 package bunfresh or dried
- ●1/4 cup vietnamese nuong saucestore-bought or homemade
- ●1 teaspoon indian garam masalaadd to nuong sauce
- ●1/2 teaspoon cumin seedsroast before grinding
- ●1/2 teaspoon coriander powderadd to nuong sauce
- ●1/4 teaspoon turmeric powderadd to nuong sauce
- ●to taste saltadd to nuong sauce
- ●2 green chiliesdiced
- ●2 tablespoons lemon juiceadd to nuong sauce
Instructions
- 1
Roast cumin seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant.
- 2
Grind roasted cumin seeds into a fine powder.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine ground cumin, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
- 4
Add sliced pork to the bowl and mix well to coat with spice mixture.
- 5
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add pork mixture. Cook until pork is browned and cooked through.
- 6
Meanwhile, cook bun according to package instructions.
- 7
In a small bowl, mix together nuong sauce, lemon juice, and ground cumin.
- 8
To assemble, place a portion of cooked pork onto a bun, followed by a drizzle of nuong sauce mixture.
- 9
Garnish with diced green chilies and serve immediately.