Bun Cha-Style Grilled Beef Patties
with Rice Vermicelli & Ponzu Lime Dressing
Cooking time
30 minutes
Servings
4
Calories
850 /serving
As kids in Vietnam know, bun cha is a tasty combination of grilled meat and noodles with a fragrant dipping sauce. For a home barbecue version, we’re putting ground beef and heirloom zucchini on the grill, and we’re using lemongrass for extra wow.
We will send you:
- 510g Canadian-raised lean ground beef
- 3 Heirloom zucchini
- 150g Edamame (or green peas)
- 30ml Hoisin sauce
- 30g Panko
- 15g Minced lemongrass
- 450g Rice vermicelli
- 60ml Ponzu lime sauce
- 30ml Rice vinegar
Contains: Eggs • Sesame • Soy • Wheat
You will need:
Large pot
Oil
Salt & pepper (S&P)
Strainer
Whisk
1 Egg
BBQ (or pan)
Total Fat
26 g
Saturated Fat
8 g
Sodium
980 mg
Total Carb
109 g
Sugars
9 g
Protein
40 g
Fibre
5 g
Preparation
Boil the vermicelli & edamame
- Heat the BBQ on high (or pan on medium-high), making sure to oil the grill first.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Off the heat, add the vermicelli and edamame; stir gently to separate.
- Cover and let sit for 3 to 5 min. until tender.
- Drain, rinse under cold water and toss with a generous drizzle of oil to prevent sticking.
Mise en place
- Meanwhile, halve the zucchini lengthwise; drizzle with oil and season with S&P.
- In a small bowl, make the dressing by whisking the hoisin, ponzu, vinegar (start with ½) and 1 tbsp oil.
Prepare the patties
- In a large bowl, combine the beef, panko, lemongrass, 1 egg and S&P.
- Form into 8 patties.
Grill the patties & zucchini
- Add the patties* to the BBQ (or pan) and grill, 3 to 5 min. per side, until cooked through.
- Add the zucchini to the BBQ (or pan) and grill, 2 to 3 min. per side, until tender.
- Transfer the zucchini to a cutting board. Once cool enough, cut into bite-size pieces.
Plate your dish
- Divide the vermicelli and edamame between your bowls.
- Drizzle with the dressing.
- Top with the patties and zucchini. Bon appétit!
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*Health Canada recommends cooking ground beef to a minimum internal temperature of 71°C.
