How long can I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes, you can marinate the pork and prepare the sauce a day in advance.

What can I substitute for pork?

Chicken or tofu can be used as an alternative protein.

How can I make this dish vegetarian?

Use tofu instead of pork and replace fish sauce with soy sauce for the marinade and sauce.

Can I use a different type of noodles?

Yes, soba or egg noodles can be a good substitute.

Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork Noodles with Chili Lime Sauce

Name: Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork Noodles with Chili Lime Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Pork shoulder; Lemongrass; Garlic; Fish sauce; Soy sauce; Sugar; Vegetable oil; Black pepper; Rice vermicelli noodles; Water; Cucumber; Carrot; Bean sprouts; Fresh mint leaves; Lime juice; Fish sauce; Sugar; Red chili; Garlic; Rice vinegar

An aromatic and vibrant noodle dish

This Vietnamese-inspired dish combines marinated pork, fresh vegetables, and rice noodles, all brought together with a zesty chili lime sauce.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Pork Marinade

Pork shoulder

500g, thinly sliced

Lemongrass

2 stalks, finely chopped

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Fish sauce

1 tablespoon

Soy sauce

1 tablespoon

Sugar

1 tablespoon

Vegetable oil

1 tablespoon

Black pepper

1 teaspoon

For the Noodles

Rice vermicelli noodles

250g

Water

for boiling

For the Vegetables

Cucumber

1, julienned

Carrot

1, julienned

Bean sprouts

1 cup

Fresh mint leaves

1/4 cup

For the Chili Lime Sauce

Lime juice

3 tablespoons

Fish sauce

2 tablespoons

Sugar

1 tablespoon

Red chili

1, thinly sliced

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Rice vinegar

1 teaspoon

Preparation

Marinating the Pork

Combine marinade ingredients

In a bowl, combine lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, oil, and pepper.

Add pork

Add pork slices and mix well to coat.

Refrigerate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

Preparing the Noodles

Soak noodles

Boil a pot of water, remove from heat, and soak the rice vermicelli noodles for 8-10 minutes.

Drain noodles

Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

Set aside

Set aside for later use.

⚠ Do not overcook the noodles—they should be al dente. 💡 Run under cold water to keep them separate and prevent sticking.

Cooking Process

Grilling the Pork

Heat a grill or pan over medium-high heat and cook marinated pork for 3-4 minutes on each side until caramelized and cooked through.

Mixing the Sauce

In a small bowl, combine lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, chili, garlic, and rice vinegar. Stir until sugar dissolves.

Assembling the Dish

In each serving bowl, layer noodles, vegetables, and grilled pork. Drizzle with chili lime sauce.

Plating & Serving