Cool Noodles with Vietnamese Garnishes
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant and refreshing recipe for Cool Noodles with Vietnamese Garnishes, a perfect fusion of flavors, textures, and colors. Chilled rice noodles serve as the base for a medley of crisp cucumber and carrot, fragrant fresh herbs like mint, cilantro, and Thai basil, and a sprinkle of crunchy roasted peanuts. The dish is brought to life with a zesty, umami-rich dressing made from soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar, balanced with the spice of fresh chili and garlic. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this no-cook masterpiece is ideal for hot days or light, healthy lunches. Serve it in individual bowls for a visually stunning presentation of Vietnamese-inspired goodness. Perfectly tagged for searches like “easy Vietnamese noodle recipe” and “cold noodle salad,” this dish is a must-try for fans of Southeast Asian cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Rice noodles
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Carrot
- 20 grams Fresh mint leaves
- 20 grams Fresh cilantro leaves
- 20 grams Fresh Thai basil leaves
- 2 stalks Scallions (green part only)
- 50 grams Roasted peanuts
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 small Red chili
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions, typically 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
Julienne the cucumber and carrot into thin matchstick-sized strips. Set aside.
Roughly chop the mint, cilantro, and Thai basil leaves. Thinly slice the green parts of the scallions. Set aside.
Crush the roasted peanuts using a mortar and pestle or by placing them in a zip-top bag and pressing with a rolling pin. Set aside.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing together soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and water. Finely mince the garlic and chili, then stir them into the dressing.
To assemble, divide the cooled noodles evenly among four bowls. Layer the cucumber, carrot, chopped herbs, and scallions on top of the noodles.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over each bowl of noodles and garnishes.
Sprinkle the crushed peanuts over the top for a crunchy finish.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and flavorful dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
668 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.7 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4798 mg | 209% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.1 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 29.1 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1547 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
