Bun bo xao lemongrass beef noodles
Seared lemongrass beef over cool vermicelli noodles, crunchy salad and herbs, with a sweet lime dressing.
- Time30 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £3.08 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the beef with the lemongrass, garlic, 1 tbsp fish sauce and half the sugar. Leave for 10 minutes.
10 min - 2
Soak the vermicelli in boiling water for 4 minutes, drain, rinse in cold water and drain well.
4 min - 3
Whisk the lime juice, remaining fish sauce, remaining sugar, chilli and 3 tbsp water for the dressing.
- 4
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a very high heat. Sear the beef for 1 to 2 minutes until browned. Do it in two batches.
2 min - 5
Divide the lettuce, noodles, cucumber and carrot between four bowls.
- 6
Top with the beef and herbs and pour over the dressing.
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