Spicy Rice Noodle Salad

7 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Ready In: 50 min

“The first time I had a spicy, cold rice noodle salad, it wasn't the bold flavors that caught me by surprise, but the strange and addictive texture.” - by Chef John

Directions

Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Stir and allow to soak until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
Combine garlic, rice vinegar, fish sauce, chile paste, brown sugar and salt in a bowl. Stir in green onions, carrots, basil, mint, and cilantro. Toss in rice noodles, peanuts, and sesame oil. Allow to sit for 30 minutes to absorb flavors. Garnish with additional green onions and peanuts. If using, top with grilled chicken and Fresno chiles.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
278 cal
14%

Fat
12.5 g
19%

Carbs
28.5 g
9%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (7)

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carmen Pangelinan

Oct. 15, 2012

"I thought it was great! I did not have fish sauce so I added soy sauce. I didn't have fresh herbs so i added dried herbs and I decided not to add sesame oil because I want it to be healthier! Still ..." See morecame out great!"

Baking Nana

Jan. 20, 2013

"I was a bit disappointed with this recipe. The dressing is lacking something, maybe more brown sugar,lime and ginger and a little oil? Also, the dressing just runs to the bottom of the bowl, the noo..." See moredles didn't soak up the dressing even after having sat in the refrigerator overnight. (Another reviewer suggested some peanut butter in the dressing which is an excellent idea.) It is a difficult salad to plate and eat with the noodles being so long - I would break up the noodles a little before soaking them. I did serve this with grilled chicken but I used the recipe for Shoyu Chicken for the marinade for the chicken."

Yvette

Dec. 24, 2012

"Made it Loved it! Might try it with thicker noodles next time and might try stirring in a spoonful of peanut butter into the sauce. The cilantro really made it...." See more"

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