Spicy Rice Noodle Salad – Strange But Chew chef John easy
  1. Place dry rice noodles in a bowl and pour very hot water (almost boiling, around 180°F) over them

  2. Let noodles soak for about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes until desired softness is reached

  3. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed garlic, brown sugar, chili paste, seasoned rice vinegar, fish sauce, and salt to make the dressing

  4. Chop basil, cilantro, and mint together by wadding and slicing across

  5. Slice green onions and julienne carrots using a vegetable slicer or grater

  6. Drain and rinse the soaked noodles, then let them dry for a couple minutes

  7. Add noodles, herbs, green onions, and carrots to the dressing bowl

  8. Toss everything together, then add chopped peanuts and a drizzle of toasted sesame oil

  9. Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and noodles to absorb dressing

  10. Serve on a platter, garnish with fresh mint, peanuts, and red chili slices

  11. Optional: top with grilled chicken or shrimp

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🥗Salad

CuisineAsian

Occasions📆Everyday🏞️Picnic🍲Potluck

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 15m

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