Fructose Free Paleo Vietnamese Bun Cha

Total time1 hr 25 min

Prep time30 min

Cook time25 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the pork patties

1 lb ground pork
2 tbsp coconut aminos
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1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp honey
Chef's tip
Use the same amount. Maple syrup is a little thinner and less sticky than honey.
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp black pepper
3 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced

For the pork belly

12 oz pork belly, skin-on, sliced into ¼-inch pieces
1 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tsp fish sauce
1 tsp honey
Chef's tip
Use the same amount. Maple syrup is a little thinner and less sticky than honey.

For the dipping broth

1 ½ cups water
3 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp coconut aminos
2 tbsp honey
Chef's tip
Use the same amount. Maple syrup is a little thinner and less sticky than honey.
3 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 red thai chili, thinly sliced
Ingredient note
A serving of up to about two to three chilies is low in fructose. This recipe contains only about 1/4 of a thai chili pepper per serving, making it likely Low Fructose. If you prefer to always avoid thai chilies, please tap it and change its rating to Red.

For the cauliflower rice

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 tbsp avocado oil
¼ tsp salt

For serving

1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup fresh perilla or shiso leaves
1 cup bean sprouts
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp honey, sesame oil, black pepper, and sliced scallion greens. Mix with your hands until evenly combined, then form into 12 small patties about 1/2 inch thick. Place on a plate, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2
While the patties chill, toss the pork belly slices with 1 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp honey in a bowl until coated. Set aside at room temperature while you prepare the broth and cauliflower rice.

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