THAI RICE NOODLES

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A Food Network Kitchen Favorite cookbook recipe. This is a flavorful noodle dish that you can use as a side or as a vegetarian/vegan main dish. I personally prefer using the basil instead of mint, but you choose your favorite. Enjoy!

Provided by Kathy D

Categories     Pasta

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8-10 oz rice noodles, medium-thick
3 Tbsp fish sauce
3 Tbsp sugar
3 Tbsp soy sauce, low-sodium
2 Tbsp peanut oil
4 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
1 jalapeno, stemmed and finely chopped
3 clove garlic, smashed, peeled, and roughly chopped
1 c mung bean sprouts
2 handfuls of fresh mint or basil leaves (about 1 cup)
1/2 c cashews or peanuts
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • 1. Place the rice noodles in a large bowl with hot water to cover. Soak until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • 2. Meanwhile, whisk together the fish sauce, sugar, and soy sauce. Set aside.
  • 3. Heat up a large skillet over high heat. Add the oil, and when it gets hot add the scallions, jalapeno, garlic and bean sprouts. Cook, stirring, until the veggies begin to brown and the garlic is fragrant , approx. 1 minute. Add the sauce mixture and gently swirl it around the pan. Add the drained noodles and toss to coat them with the sauce.
  • 4. Remove the skillet from the heat. Coarsely tear the mint (or basil) into the skillet. Sprinkle in the nuts. Toss a few more times to incorporate the mint (or basil) and nuts. Mound into a large serving bowl. Garnish with the lime wedges and serve.

Rana Shil
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This dish was so good! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Jack Anangwe
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavors and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Sabir Bugti
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This dish was amazing! The flavors were so complex and the textures were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Armstrong Willam
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Atlantis LCB
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This dish was so good! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Yasir Hamid
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavors and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Norzang Rabten
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This dish was amazing! The flavors were so complex and the textures were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Ticarra Rudicil
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Sayed Jan
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This dish was so good! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohammad Aasif
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavors and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Azeemiqra Arbishnoor
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.