How to Make Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Vietnamese cuisine is known for its fresh and vibrant flavors, and one dish that encapsulates this perfectly is the Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad. This dish is a delicious combination of marinated meat, fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables, and tender rice noodles, all brought together with a zesty and flavorful dressing. It's the perfect balance of textures and tastes, making it a popular choice for a light and refreshing meal.

One of the key components of this dish is the rice noodles, wh...

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Ingredients

  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup loosely packed chopped cilantro
  • ½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons vegetarian fish sauce
  • 1 (12 ounce) package dried rice noodles
  • 2 carrots, julienned
  • 1 cucumber, halved lengthwise and chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
  • 4 leaves napa cabbage
  • ¼ cup unsalted peanuts
  • 4 sprigs fresh mint

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Mince the garlic with the cilantro and the hot pepper. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add the lime juice, fish sauce or salt and sugar; stir well. Let the sauce sit for 5 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rice noodles; boil them for 2 minutes. Drain well. Rinse the noodles with cold water until they have cooled. Let them drain again.
  • Combine the sauce, noodles, carrots, cucumber, mint and Napa cabbage in a large serving bowl. Toss well and serve the salad garnished with the peanuts and mint sprigs.
  • Nutrition

    432 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 188mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 90g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 417mg