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Divide this marinade into two equal parts.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine minced garlic, shallots, fish sauce, sugar, and caramel sauce","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the sliced pork belly to one part of the marinade and the ground pork to the other. Let both marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight in the fridge).","group":"Preparation","title":"Add the sliced pork belly","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Form the ground pork into small, flat patties (about 2 inches wide).","group":"Preparation","title":"Form the ground pork","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Grill the pork belly slices and patties over medium-high heat (charcoal preferred) until charred and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.","group":"Cooking","title":"Grill the pork belly slices and patties","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Make the dipping sauce by whisking together fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and 1 cup of warm water until the sugar dissolves. Add sliced chili and extra minced garlic if desired.","group":"Dipping Sauce","title":"Make the dipping sauce","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dipping Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Boil the rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, drain, and rinse with cold water.","group":"Serving","title":"Boil the rice vermicelli noodles according","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Serving"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Serve the grilled pork in individual bowls of the warm dipping sauce, accompanied by a plate of noodles and fresh herbs.","group":"Serving","title":"Serve the grilled pork","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Traditional Bún Chả is grilled over charcoal for the best smoky flavor. If you don't have a grill, a cast-iron skillet or an oven broiler will work.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["grill"],"equipment":["grill","mixing bowls","pot"],"diet":["high_protein","dairy_free"],"allergens":["fish"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"serving","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The pork can be marinated up to 24 hours in advance. 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