Low Carb Bun Thit Nuong

Low Carb Bun Thit Nuong may not be something you've ever heard of, but you'll be so glad you found this recipe! It's a low carb version of a classic Vietnamese cold noodle dish with crispy Vietnamese grilled caramelized pork strips, cold rice noodles, fresh herbs, and crunchy peanuts. The traditional dish is heavy in carbs, so I decided to make a Keto version in my Air Fryer!

What is Bun Thit Nuong?

Every time we go to a Vietnamese restaurant, what I really want is the bun thit nuong. That crispy, slightly sweet pork, the peanuts, the cucumbers! But restaurants give you LOTS Of noodles—and not as much meat. Which is yummy, but not exactly low carb. So I decided to make my own Low Carb Bun Thit Nuong.

Bun refers to the noodles, thit nuong is barbecued meat.

What is the Best Way to Cook Low Carb Bun Thit Nuong?

The air fryer is perfect for Thit Nuong because you’re looking at fairly thin slices of pork that need to crisp up at the edges. You can marinate this ahead of time if you like, and cook it just before you’re ready to eat.

How Do You Serve this Dish?

Typically, you’d serve this with:

• Cold rice noodles (omit noodles or use zucchini noodles for low carb!)
• Chopped fresh cilantro
• Chopped roasted peanuts
• Fresh mint
• Quick-pickled cucumbers and carrots
• Fish sauce poured over the top

Is Low Carb Bun Thit Nuong High in Calories?

While you would think something this full of flavor would be high in calories, you would be wrong. With a little over 230 calories per serving, you can enjoy this dish virtually free of guilt.

Tips and Tricks for Making Low Carb Bun Thit Nuong:

• Cut pork strips thin so they crisp easily in your Air Fryer.
• For the most flavor, marinate your pork for up to 24 hours.
• You can omit Lemongrass paste if it is not available at your grocery store.

Looking for more Air Fryer Recipes?

• AIR FRYER SESAME GINGER BROCCOLI- A low carb broccoli side dish that is bursting with Asian Flavor.
• SALADE NIçOISE- A salad of cooked vegetables and tuna.
• GERMAN ROULADEN- A crispy flank steak roll, with all of the flavors of a classic rouladen, but not the hours-long braise times.

And don't forget to check out my air fryer cookbooks! Every day easy air fryer, and Air Fryer Revolution.

If you're looking for more adventurous ways to use your Air Fryer, this Low Carb Bun Thit Nuong recipe will delight your tastebuds. If you're simply looking for a new delicious low carb recipe this should be at the top of your list.

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Low Carb Bun Thit Nuong

Bun Thit Nuong is a classic Vietnamese cold noodle dish with crispy caramelized pork strips cold rice noodles, fresh herbs, and crunchy peanuts. An airfryer is an excellent way to make this quick thit nuong.

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Prep Time: 40 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Course: Appetizers, Main Courses

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Keyword: Air Fried, Bun Thit Nuong, Easy Low Carb Recipes, Low Carb Bun Thit Nuong, Pork Recipes

Servings: 4

Calories: 231kcal

Author: Urvashi Pitre

Click on highlighted ingredients or Equipment to see exactly what I use to make this recipe

Equipment

• PHILLIPS AIR FRYER
• STAINLESS STEEL MEASURING CUPS
• Measuring Spoons
• Tongs
• WHISK

Ingredients

For the Marinade

• 1/4 cup (40 g) onions, chopped1/4 cup (40 g) onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) Oil2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) Oil
• 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) splenda, or 2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) splenda, or 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons (2 teaspoons) dark soy sauce2 teaspoons (2 teaspoons) dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) Minced Garlic1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) Minced Garlic
• 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) Fish Sauce1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) Fish Sauce
• 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) minced lemongrass paste1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) minced lemongrass paste
• 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) Ground Black Pepper1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) Ground Black Pepper
• 1 pound (453.59 g) thinly sliced pork shoulder1 pound (453.59 g) thinly sliced pork shoulder

For Finishing

• 1/4 cup (36.5 g) crushed roasted peanuts1/4 cup (36.5 g) crushed roasted peanuts
• 2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) chopped cilantro , or parsley2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) chopped cilantro , or parsley

Instructions

• In a bowl, whisk together the onions, sugar, soy sauce, oil, garlic, fish sauce, lemongrass, and pepper.
• Thinly slice the pork shoulder into 1/2 in slices, and then cut crossways into 4-inch pieces.
• Add the pork to the marinade and let it rest for 30 minutes or for up to 24 hours.
• Remove the pork slices from the marinade, and place in single layer in the air fryer basket.
• Set the air fryer to 400ºF and cook the pork for 10 minutes, flipping over halfway. 
• Test with a meat thermometer to ensure the pork has reached an internal temperature of 165ºF.
• Remove pork to a serving tray, sprinkle with the roasted peanuts and cilantro or parsley, and serve.

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I bought a tube of lemongrass paste at my grocery store (in the produce section) but you can always either mince up some fresh lemongrass or omit if you can't find it.

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Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 16g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g

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