Vietnamese Cold Noodles with Shrimp

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 20 Minutes

Servings: 8

A great first course to any Vietnamese Dinner. Fast and easy to make.

Ingredients:

8 ounces rice noodles (mai fun)

2 lbs cooked small shrimp

2 cups fresh bean sprouts

2 cups shredded lettuce

1 cup snipped chives or 1 cup green onion

1 cup snipped fresh mint leaves

1 cup fresh cilantro

1 cup roasted peanuts, chopped

1/2 cup fresh hot chili pepper

1 cup fish sauce

1 cup water

1/3 cup fresh lime juice

1/4 cup white sugar

4 fresh red chilies, seeded

4 cloves garlic, peeled

Directions:

1. (Nuoc Cham: puree these 5 ingredients to smooth. Will keep up to 2 weeks in the fridge.) Cook rice sticks according to package directions.
2. Drain well and rinse in cold water.
3. Drain well.
4. Place on a large serving platter surrounded by remaining ingredients in small bowls.

By RecipeOfHealth.com