RICE NOODLES WITH CHILE AND BASIL

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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, noodles, main course, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces rice stick noodles
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced hot chilies, or crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons nam pla, or to taste
1 tablespoon lime juice, or to taste
1/2 cup roughly chopped Thai or other basil or mint

Steps:

  • Soak the rice noodles in hot water to cover for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil. When the noodles are soft, drain them and then immerse them in the boiling water for about 30 seconds. Drain and rinse.
  • Heat the oil in a deep skillet (preferably nonstick) over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and chilies and cook about 30 seconds, stirring. Raise the heat to high, add the noodles and sugar and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • When the noodles are hot, add the nam pla and lime. Taste and adjust seasonings, then stir in the basil or mint and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 385, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 876 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Hussein Ahmad
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The flavors were well-balanced and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I would definitely make this again.


Dipta Das
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some brown rice that was about to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. It turned out so well! The noodles were soft and chewy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy.


BrightDario 3
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I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The noodles were light and fluffy, and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Saikat Mia
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The noodles are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Hossain Rasel
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I love this recipe! The rice noodles are so delicious and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Kopila Rai
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The noodles were light and fluffy, and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Kamran Samejo
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The flavors were well-balanced and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I would definitely make this again.


Mark Diecidue
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some jasmine rice that was about to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. It turned out so well! The noodles were soft and chewy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy.


Mesut Omosh
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The rice noodles were light and fluffy, and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. We all enjoyed it.


Yaseen Ullah
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the noodles were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.