Hanoi-Style Pork Patty Noodle Bowl

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Succulent pork patties simmered in aromatic broth, served with rice noodles, fresh herbs, and a tangy fish sauce dip. This Vietnamese recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, rice noodles, fresh mint for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 620 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Combine 500g ground pork shoulder, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a bowl. Mix until sticky, then form into 8 patties.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Prepare dipping sauce: Whisk 3 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/2 cup water until dissolved. Stir in 1/4 cup lime juice.
  4. Step 4: Cook noodles: Boil 200g rice noodles in salted water for 3-4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  5. Step 5: Assemble bowls: Place noodles in bowls, top with 8 pork patties, 1/2 cup mint, 1/2 cup cilantro, 200g bean sprouts, and 3 tbsp fried shallots. Serve with dipping sauce on the side.

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