Beef Salad

Bún Bò Nam Bộ is a vibrant Vietnamese beef salad from the southern region, featuring tender stir-fried beef, rice vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, and a tangy fish sauce-based dressing. It's a harmonious blend of savory, sweet, sour, and spicy flavors, often topped with crushed peanuts for added texture.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced meal, providing a good source of protein from the beef and carbohydrates from the rice noodles. A typical serving contains around 400-500 calories, with key nutrients including iron, B vitamins, and fiber from the fresh vegetables and herbs.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	15 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	850 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Vitamin C	35 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Calcium	80 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin K	60 mcg
Folate	100 mcg DFE
Manganese	1.2 mg

Per 1 typical serving (approx. 350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a beloved street food that showcases the Vietnamese principle of balancing flavors and textures in a single bowl. Nutritionally, the abundance of raw herbs and vegetables provides a significant dose of antioxidants and phytonutrients alongside the protein-rich beef.