Best 8 Vietnamese Noodle Salad With Lemongrass Shrimp Recipes

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Vietnamese noodle salad with lemongrass shrimp is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the freshness of vegetables, the chewiness of noodles, and the savory taste of shrimp. It is a popular dish in Vietnam and is often served as a main course or a side dish. The key to making a great Vietnamese noodle salad with lemongrass shrimp is to use fresh ingredients and to marinate the shrimp in a flavorful mixture of lemongrass, garlic, ginger, and fish sauce. The salad is typically made with rice noodles, but you can also use other types of noodles, such as vermicelli or udon. The vegetables used in the salad can vary, but some common choices include carrots, cucumbers, bean sprouts, and herbs such as cilantro and mint.

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VIETNAMESE RICE NOODLES WITH LEMONGRASS SHRIMP



Vietnamese Rice Noodles With Lemongrass Shrimp image

Nearly every little shop in Vietnam serves some version of this satisfying, simple dish. Bowls of room-temperature rice noodles are festooned with wok-fried or grilled shrimp (or beef, pork or chicken), scented with lemongrass, splashed with a sweet-and-spicy dipping sauce, and then served with pickled vegetables and tender, aromatic herbs.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, noodles, seafood, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 cup finely julienned carrot
1 cup finely julienned daikon
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
4 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons Vietnamese fish sauce, like Red Boat
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced or grated ginger
1 medium-hot red chile pepper, such as Fresno, finely chopped
1 red or green bird chile pepper, thinly sliced, or substitute half a thinly sliced serrano pepper
1 1/2 pounds shrimp, preferably wild, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons Vietnamese fish sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass, pale tender center part only
1 pound rice noodles, preferably rice vermicelli
1 or 2 small lettuce heads, with the leaves separated, rinsed and patted dry
3 cups mixed herb sprigs, such as cilantro, mint, basil, watercress and tender celery leaves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 scallions, slivered
4 tablespoons crushed roasted peanuts
Handful of bean sprouts (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the pickled vegetables: Put carrot and daikon in a small bowl and sprinkle with sugar and salt. Add rice vinegar, toss well and set aside.
  • Make the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, ginger and chiles. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water and let mixture sit for 15 minutes. (Leftover sauce will keep up to 3 days, refrigerated.)
  • Marinate the shrimp: Put shrimp in a shallow dish. Add fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic and lemongrass. Mix well to coat.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil. Turn off heat and add rice noodles. Soak noodles, stirring occasionally, until softened, usually about 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Leave in colander at room temperature.
  • Prepare a platter of lettuce leaves and herb sprigs for the table. Keep cool, covered with a damp towel.
  • Put oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add shrimp without crowding (work in batches if necessary). Cook for about 2 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
  • To serve, divide noodles among 4 large soup bowls, then top each with hot shrimp, pickled vegetables and a tablespoon or so of dipping sauce. Sprinkle with scallions and peanuts (and beans sprouts if using). Pass herb platter and remaining dipping sauce at the table, and encourage guests to customize bowls as desired.

VIETNAMESE NOODLE SALAD WITH LEMONGRASS SHRIMP



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Warm lemongrass-scented stir-fried shrimp contrast with the cool rice noodles, crunchy bean sprouts, and cucumbers in this one-dish meal, making an especially refreshing summer supper.

Provided by Mai Pham

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 oz. dried rice vermicelli
2 Tbs. vegetable oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbs. minced fresh lemongrass
2 cups sliced white mushrooms
2 tsp. fish sauce
1 tsp. sugar
Kosher salt to taste
2 cups washed and shredded romaine, red, or green leaf lettuce
2 cups fresh, crisp bean sprouts
1-1/2 cups peeled, seeded, and julienned cucumber
1/3 to 1/2 cup roughly chopped or small whole mint leaves
1/3 to 1/2 cup roughly chopped or small basil or Thai basil leaves
2 Tbs. chopped roasted peanuts
12 sprigs fresh cilantro
1 recipe Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce)

Steps:

  • Bring a medium potful of water to a rolling boil. Add the rice vermicelli and, stirring often, cook them until the strands are soft and white, but still resilient, 3 to 5 minutes. Don't be tempted to undercook them, as they must be fully cooked to absorb the flavors of the dish. Rinse them in a colander under cold water just until they're cool and the water runs clear. Let the noodles drain in the colander for 30 minutes, and then set them aside for up to 2 hours, unrefrigerated.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the shallots and garlic, quickly stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and lemongrass; stir-fry for about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and sprinkle with the fish sauce, sugar, and a little salt. Stir-fry until the shrimp is cooked and the mushrooms are wilted, another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Divide the lettuce, bean sprouts, cucumber, mint, and basil among four large soup or pasta bowls. Fluff the noodles with your fingers and divide them among the prepared salad bowls. Put the shrimp topping on the noodles and garnish each bowl with the peanuts and cilantro. Pass the nuoc cham at the table; each diner should drizzle about 3 Tbs. over the salad and then toss the salad in the bowl a few times with two forks or chopsticks before eating.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4

VIETNAMESE NOODLE SALAD WITH LEMONGRASS SHRIMP



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No fresh lemongrass? It can be purchased in a tube in the produce department called Gourmet Garden, but if pushed, you can substitute an equal amount of lemon zest. Warm lemongrass-scented stir-fried shrimp contrast with the cool rice noodles, crunchy bean sprouts, and cucumbers in this one-dish meal, making an especially refreshing summer supper. A recipe from Mai Pham.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 ounces dried rice vermicelli
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon minced fresh lemongrass
2 cups sliced white mushrooms
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
kosher salt or sea salt
2 cups washed and shredded romaine lettuce, red or 2 cups green leaf lettuce
2 cups fresh crisp bean sprouts
1 1/2 cups peeled peeled seeded and julienned cucumbers
1/3-1/2 cup mint leaf, rough chopped
1/3-1/2 cup basil or 1/3-1/2 cup Thai basil, rough chopped
2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
12 sprigs fresh cilantro
vietnamese dipping sauce (Nuoc Cham)

Steps:

  • To cook the noodles:.
  • Bring a medium potful of water to a rolling boil. Add the rice vermicelli and, stirring often, cook them until the strands are soft and white, but still resilient, 3 to 5 minutes. Don't be tempted to undercook them, as they must be fully cooked to absorb the flavors of the dish. Rinse them in a colander under cold water just until they're cool and the water runs clear. Let the noodles drain in the colander for 30 minutes, and then set them aside for up to 2 hours, unrefrigerated.
  • To cook the shrimp:.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the shallots and garlic, quickly stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and lemongrass; stir-fry for about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and sprinkle with the fish sauce, sugar, and a little salt. Stir-fry until the shrimp is cooked and the mushrooms are wilted, another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • To assemble the salads:.
  • Divide the lettuce, bean sprouts, cucumber, mint, and basil among four large soup or pasta bowls. Fluff the noodles with your fingers and divide them among the prepared salad bowls. Put the shrimp topping on the noodles and garnish each bowl with the peanuts and cilantro. Pass the nuoc cham at the table; each diner should drizzle about 3 Tbs. over the salad and then toss the salad in the bowl a few times with two forks or chopsticks before eating.

VIETNAMESE SHRIMP AND GLASS NOODLE SALAD



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Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
2 fresh long red chiles, seeded and finely diced or julienned
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger
4 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)
1 lime, juiced
4 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons groundnut oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
8 ounces cooked small shrimp
6 ounces glass noodles
4 ounces sugar snap peas
4 ounces bean sprouts
3 scallions, sliced into thin circles
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, to garnish

Steps:

  • To make the Vietnamese Dressing, simply mix all the ingredients together. This will keep very well in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator for at least a week.
  • To make the salad, marinate the shrimp in 1/2 cup of the Vietnamese Dressing. While this is going on, soak the noodles in freshly boiled water according to packet instructions. Once re-hydrated, refresh the noodles in cold water, then drain. Put the sugar snaps and bean sprouts into a colander and pour over freshly boiled water from a kettle. Rinse them with cold water and drain well, just shaking the colander, so they're not actually wet.
  • In a large bowl, mix the marinated shrimp with the drained noodles, scallions, sugar snaps, and bean sprouts. Dress with 2 tablespoons more of the Vietnamese Dressing; add more dressing, to taste, if desired.
  • Sprinkle over the chopped cilantro and toss everything together well before arranging onto a large plate.

VIETNAMESE NOODLE SALAD WITH LEMONGRASS CHICKEN



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Full of fresh and bold Vietnamese flavors.

Provided by kimmi

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 small skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 red chile peppers, stemmed
3 cloves garlic
2 stalks lemongrass, white parts only, finely sliced
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon flaked sea salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 medium lemon, juiced
4 tablespoons water, or more as needed
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 red chile pepper, finely chopped
1 (8 ounce) package vermicelli rice noodles
½ cup baby lettuce, or to taste
½ cup julienned cucumber, or to taste
½ cup finely shredded carrot, or to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place chicken into a large zip-top freezer bag.
  • Combine red chile peppers, garlic, lemongrass, olive oil, fish sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and sea salt in a food processor. Blend until finely chopped and combined. Pour marinade into the freezer bag , making sure chicken is well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or up to overnight.
  • Remove chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow to come to room temperature.
  • Heat a large cast iron or nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches until golden and caramelized on the outside and no longer pink in the centers, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and cut into thick slices using a sharp knife.
  • Place sugar in a medium bowl. Add lemon juice and stir to dissolve. Stir in water and fish sauce, followed by garlic and chile pepper. Allow flavors to settle, 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust for seasoning; add more lemon juice or sugar as needed.
  • Meanwhile, place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 15 minutes.
  • Place cooked noodles into serving bowls. Top with chicken, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, cilantro, mint, and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.4 calories, Carbohydrate 66.8 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1691.2 mg, Sugar 11.7 g

VIETNAMESE LEMONGRASS BEEF AND NOODLE SALAD



Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef and Noodle Salad image

Bun bo xao, a zesty stir-fry of marinated beef hot from the wok paired with room temperature rice noodles, makes a satisfying main-course salad year-round. Dressed with a classic Vietnamese dipping sauce and topped with roasted peanuts, the flavors are clean, bright and restorative. Yes, this recipe calls for a lot of ingredients, but the prep is simple, and it's an easy introduction to Vietnam cooking for the uninitiated.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, pastas, salads and dressings, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

4 tablespoons Demerara or granulated light brown sugar
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
4 tablespoons lime juice, from 2 large limes
4 tablespoons best quality fish sauce, such as Red Boat
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1-inch length ginger, peeled and minced
1 medium-hot red chile, such as Fresno, chopped
1 hot red or green bird chile, thinly sliced
12 ounces rice vermicelli noodles
1 pound beef skirt steak or sirloin, in thin 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons best quality fish sauce, such as Red Boat
1 tablespoon Demerara or granulated light brown sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped lemon grass, tender centers only
1 head lettuce, such as butter lettuce or Little Gems, tender center leaves separated
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 scallions, slivered
1 medium carrot, cut in 3-inch lengths, julienned (about 1 cup)
1 small cucumber, 3-inch lengths, julienned (about 1 cup)
1 3-inch length daikon radish, julienned (about 1 cup)
Mixture of cilantro sprigs, mint leaves, basil leaves and small perilla (shiso) leaves, about 3 cups
4 tablespoons crushed roasted peanuts
4 tablespoons fried shallots, available in Asian groceries (or make your own using this recipe)
Small handful bean sprouts or sunflower sprouts (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine sugar, rice vinegar and lime juice and stir to dissolve. Add fish sauce, garlic, ginger, chiles and 1/2 cup water and stir together. Let sit for 15 minutes for flavors to meld. (May be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated.)
  • Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add rice noodles, stir and turn off heat. Let noodles soften (5 to 8 minutes, depending on brand), then drain and rinse with cold water. Leave in colander at room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, combine beef, fish sauce, sugar, garlic and lemon grass in a bowl. Massage seasoning into beef and let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Line a serving bowl or four individual large wide soup bowls with a few lettuce leaves and top with noodles.
  • Heat the oil in a wok over high heat. When wok is nearly smoking, add beef and quickly stir-fry until lightly browned and just cooked, about 2 minutes. Work in batches if necessary so meat browns and doesn't steam. (If you do not have a wok, you may use a cast iron skillet and work in batches.)
  • Top noodles with cooked beef, scallions, carrot, cucumber and daikon. Sprinkle with herbs, crushed peanuts and fried shallots (add sprouts if using). Drizzle lightly with dipping sauce and pass remaining sauce at table.

VIETNAMESE LEMONGRASS SHRIMP SALAD WITH VERMICELLI - BUN TOM XAO



Vietnamese Lemongrass Shrimp Salad with Vermicelli - Bun Tom Xao image

Make and share this Vietnamese Lemongrass Shrimp Salad with Vermicelli - Bun Tom Xao recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 ounces shrimp, cleaned and deveined
2 stalks lemongrass
2 tablespoons peanut oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cups onions, cut into slivers
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
1/2 cup cilantro, sprigs
1/2 cup basil sprig
4 tablespoons chopped peanuts
8 ounces rice vermicelli
1 -1 1/2 cup nuoc nam (Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Spicy Fish Sauce))

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a large pot; stir in vermicelli.
  • Cook until just tender and drain in colander.
  • Flatten lemongrass with cleaver and mince white part; discard rest.
  • Heat oil in wok; add garlic, lemongrass, and red pepper flakes.
  • Cook until lemongrass is slightly wilted.
  • Add onions and stir-fry until onions are tender.
  • Mix fish sauce with sugar and add to wok with shrimp; stir-fry 3-4 minutes more or until shrimp is cooked.
  • For each salad place 1 cup of lettuce in bottom of bowl.
  • Top with 3/4 cup of bean sprouts.
  • Place half the cooked noodles over vegetables in bowl.
  • Top noodles with lemongrass shrimp and onions.
  • Garnish with peanuts.
  • Serve with a plate of cilantro sprigs and basil sprigs.
  • Also serve a bowl of Nuoc Mam, recipe#25375, about 1/2-3/4 cup per salad.
  • Place"Tuong Ot Sriracha" (Viet hot sauce) or sambal oeleck on the table as condiments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 897.7, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 135.7, Sodium 11939.5, Carbohydrate 130.6, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 19.4, Protein 39.2

VIETNAMESE LEMONGRASS BEEF AND NOODLES



Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef and Noodles image

This is a classic Vietnamese dish that is so simple to make. Sauteed beef marinated in lemongrass and garlic and tossed with cold vermicelli noodles and fresh herbs. Great on warm days or it makes a quick, weeknight meal.

Provided by MommyFromSeattle

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Vietnamese

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (8 ounce) package rice vermicelli noodles
⅓ cup minced lemongrass
2 tablespoons soy-based liquid seasoning (such as Maggi®)
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons warm water, or more as needed
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ medium lemon, juiced
¼ cup fish sauce
2 fresh red Thai chile peppers, minced
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 bunch Thai basil leaves, chopped, or to taste
1 bunch cilantro, chopped, or to taste
1 cup fresh bean sprouts, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add vermicelli noodles and cook until softened, 12 minutes. Drain noodles and rinse with cold water, stirring to separate the noodles. Set aside.
  • Combine lemongrass, soy-based seasoning, sherry, brown sugar, and garlic in a bowl. Marinate flank steak in mixture, tossing evenly, and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make sweetened fish sauce. Pour warm water into a small bowl; add sugar and lemon juice. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in fish sauce, Thai peppers, and garlic. Adjust to taste. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sliced flank steak until firm but slightly pink in the center, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Arrange cooked vermicelli noodles in bowls for serving. Place steak on top and garnish with Thai basil leaves, cilantro, and bean sprouts. Pour sweetened fish sauce over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.2 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1214.8 mg, Sugar 13 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Using fresh, high-quality ingredients will ensure your noodle salad is as flavorful and delicious as possible. This is especially important for the herbs and vegetables, as they will provide most of the flavor for the salad.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cooks very quickly, so it's important to be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and chewy, so cook it just until it turns pink and opaque.
  • Use a variety of herbs and vegetables: The more variety of herbs and vegetables you use, the more flavorful your noodle salad will be. Some popular herbs and vegetables to use in Vietnamese noodle salad include mint, cilantro, basil, carrots, cucumbers, and bean sprouts.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing for Vietnamese noodle salad can be made ahead of time, which will save you time and effort when you're ready to assemble the salad. Simply whisk together the ingredients in a jar or bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Vietnamese noodle salad is best served immediately after it's made. This will ensure that the noodles are still fresh and springy, and the herbs and vegetables are still crisp and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Vietnamese noodle salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover shrimp or chicken. With its vibrant flavors and textures, Vietnamese noodle salad is a surefire crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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