Rice noodles with pickled vegetables, herbs and nuoc cham dressing. Bright, crunchy and refreshing.
25 minTotal time
4Serves
3Steps
VietnameseCuisine
Method
- Prep
Pickle vegetables
Quick-pickle carrot and cucumber in vinegar and sugar for 10 minutes.
Why: Quick pickle adds tang and crunch.
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Make nuoc cham
Whisk fish sauce, lime juice, sugar and garlic with 2 tbsp warm water.
Why: Nuoc cham is the soul of Vietnamese salads.
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Assemble
Layer noodles, pickled veg, bean sprouts and herbs. Drizzle nuoc cham and toss.
Why: Toss at the table for maximum freshness.
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Chef's tip
Add grilled prawns or tofu for a more substantial meal.
