Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli

Name: Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli (Bún Bò Xào)
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 (14-ounce/400-g) bag dried rice vermicelli noodles (bag bún), such as Bamboo Tree; 1 (14-ounce/400-g) bag dried rice vermicelli noodles (bag bún), such as Bamboo Tree; 1 (14-ounce/400-g) bag dried rice vermicelli noodles (bag bún), such as Bamboo Tree; ½ cup (120 g) minced garlic; ½ cup (25 to 30 g) minced lemongrass; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; 2 pounds (910 g) beef tenderloin, thinly sliced and patted dry with a paper towel; 2 pounds (910 g) beef tenderloin, thinly sliced and patted dry with a paper towel; ¼ cup (60 ml) fish sauce, such as Three Crabs; ¼ cup (60 ml) fish sauce, such as Three Crabs; 1 tablespoon chili sauce, such as Huy Fong Chili Garlic Sauce; 1 tablespoon chili sauce, such as Huy Fong Chili Garlic Sauce; ¼ cup (50 g) sugar; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, such as Lee Kum Kee; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, such as Lee Kum Kee; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 8 ounces (225 g) mung bean sprouts; 1 head leaf lettuce; 4 to 6 mini cucumbers, thinly sliced; 1 bunch fresh basil, stems removed; 1 bunch fresh mint, stems removed; Crispy Fried Shallots; 1 red onion, sliced; ½ cup (60 to 80 g) Pickled Vegetables; Vietnamese Dipping Sauce, for serving; ½ lime (optional)

Bún Bò Xào

Preparation info

Serves
4 to 6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Madame Vo

By Jimmy Ly and Yen Vo

Published 2024

About

Xào refers to stir-frying in Vietnamese cuisine. Featuring beef stir-fried in lemongrass, this dish is essentially a beef noodle salad, since the noodles can be enjoyed at room temperature with the meat on top. Served with cucumber, mint, and basil, it’s light, refreshing, and healthy—ideal for hot summer days.

Ingredients

For the Noodles

1 (14-ounce/400-g) bag dried rice vermicelli noodles (bag bún), such

Asia
Vietnam
Main course
Summer

Method

Make the noodles

Boil the vermicelli noodles, until al dente per the package instructions, about 7 to 8 minutes. Rinse the noodles with cold water and set aside to cool.

Make the beef

Add the vegetable oil to a 12-inch (30-cm) frying pan and bring the oil to high heat. Add the garlic, lemongrass, and sha