Jul 13 2026
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Vietnamese Recipe

Inspired by NAMAK
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Noodles and Protein

Vegetables

Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Noodles

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the rice vermicelli noodles and cook for about 3-5 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Protein

    For shrimp, heat a pan over medium heat, add a little oil and sauté the shrimp for about 3-4 minutes until pink and cooked through. For tofu, cut into cubes, and pan-fry until golden brown on all sides. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Julienne the cucumber and carrot. Wash and dry the lettuce, mint, and cilantro.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Mix the Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili pepper. Stir until the sugar dissolves.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Assemble the Dish

    In a serving bowl, layer the rice vermicelli noodles, followed by shrimp or tofu, then top with julienned cucumber, carrot, and a handful of lettuce. Garnish with fresh mint and cilantro.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Drizzle the sauce over the assembled dish. Serve immediately with additional sauce on the side.

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