Zesty Vietnamese Shrimp Noodle Salad 🍤🌿

Vietnamese Cold Noodles with Shrimp 🍤

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 606.5 per serving

Description:

Delight your taste buds with the tantalizing flavors of Vietnamese cuisine with this refreshing and zesty Cold Noodles with Shrimp recipe. Bursting with vibrant colors and textures, this dish is a perfect blend of succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and aromatic herbs, all tossed together in a tangy and spicy dressing. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s an ideal choice for a light lunch or dinner, especially on warm days when you crave something cool and invigorating. Serve it up and transport your senses to the bustling streets of Vietnam!

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Ingredients:

• 8 small shrimp
• 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
• 2 cups lettuce, shredded
• 2 chives, finely chopped
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
• 1 hot chili pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup red chilies, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions:

1. Prepare Nuoc Cham Sauce:

   • In a blender or food processor, combine fish sauce, water, fresh lime juice, white sugar, red chilies, and minced garlic.
   • Blend until smooth to create the Nuoc Cham sauce. This sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

2. Cook Rice Sticks:

   • Cook the rice sticks according to the package instructions until they are al dente.
   • Once cooked, drain the rice sticks well and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
   • Drain them thoroughly and set aside.

3. Prepare Ingredients:

   • Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails intact.
   • Rinse the fresh bean sprouts and pat them dry.
   • Shred the lettuce into thin strips.
   • Finely chop the chives and slice the green onions.
   • Rinse the fresh mint leaves and cilantro, then roughly chop them.
   • Chop the roasted peanuts and thinly slice the hot chili pepper.

4. Assemble the Dish:

   • Arrange the cooked rice sticks on a large serving platter.
   • Surround the rice sticks with small bowls containing the prepared shrimp, bean sprouts, lettuce, chives, green onions, mint leaves, cilantro, roasted peanuts, and sliced chili pepper.
   • Serve the Nuoc Cham sauce on the side or drizzle it over the assembled dish.
   • Encourage diners to customize their bowls by adding their desired amounts of each ingredient and dressing with the flavorful Nuoc Cham sauce.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 606.5 per serving
• Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 3.2g
• Cholesterol: 230.4mg
• Sodium: 3537mg
• Carbohydrates: 59.8g
• Fiber: 5.8g
• Sugar: 15.5g
• Protein: 45.6g

Recipe Notes:

• Feel free to adjust the spiciness of the dish by increasing or decreasing the amount of chili peppers used.
• You can also add additional vegetables such as cucumber or bell peppers for extra crunch and freshness.
• This dish is best served immediately after assembly to maintain its crisp textures and vibrant flavors.