Jul 14 2026

Vietnamese Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Noodles

Protein

Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Noodles

    Boil a pot of water. Add the rice vermicelli noodles and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Protein

    In a skillet over medium heat, add a small amount of oil. Sauté the shrimp for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, add the cubed tofu and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.

Assembly

  1. 3

    Assemble the Dish

    On a plate, lay down a large lettuce leaf as a base. Layer with cooked rice vermicelli noodles, sautéed shrimp, and tofu. Top with julienned cucumber and carrot, fresh mint, and cilantro.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Make the Sauce

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

Serving

  1. 5

    Serve the Dish

    Drizzle the prepared sauce over the assembled dish and enjoy. You can also serve extra sauce on the side.

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