RICE NOODLES WITH SCALLIONS AND HERBS

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Upend your dinner routine with this easy-to-assemble dish of supple rice noodles, and raw herbs and vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces rice vermicelli
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup fish sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes)
2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
1 teaspoon sliced fresh red chile, preferably Thai bird chile
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
4 scallions, dark-green parts only, thinly sliced
3 large leaves Boston or Bibb lettuce, very thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, julienned
1/4 cup each fresh mint and basil leaves, torn into small pieces

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook vermicelli, stirring occasionally, until tender but not mushy, about 4 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cold water. Let vermicelli drain in colander for 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  • Combine water, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and chile.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and scallions, and cook for 10 seconds. Remove from heat.
  • Toss scallion mixture with noodles in a serving bowl. Add lettuce, carrot, and herbs, and toss. Serve sauce on the side.

Anisha Drawz
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my friends last weekend and they all raved about it. The dish was easy to make and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Magdalene Jabati
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of the rice noodles, scallions, and herbs. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal or for a party.


SABBIR RAHMAN SALMAN
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This dish was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The rice noodles were cooked perfectly and the scallions and herbs added a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again soon.