Susan's Recipes

Bean Thread Salad

An Asian-style salad.

Ingredients

• 4 ounces of bean thread vermicelli
• 2 tbs. lime juice
• 1 tbs. fish sauce
• 1 tbs. sugar
• 1 tsp. roasted sesame oil
• 1/2 cup peanuts, toasted and chopped fine
• 3 scallions, chopped fine
• 1/2 small carrot, chopped fine
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped fine
• 1/8 cup mint, chopped fine

Preparation

1. Bring a pot of water to boil. Pour over the vermicelli. Let it sit for a few minutes until it softens and becomes translucent. Drain water and rinse with cold water. Allow to drain.
2. In a small bowl, mix the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar. Put into the microwave for 60 seconds. Stir to finish dissolving the sugar. Add the sesame oil.
3. In a serving bowl, combine the noodles, sauce, peanuts, scallions, carrot, cilantro and mint. Mix well to combine. Taste for seasoning and correct. Serve.
4. For a spicy version, mince part of a hot pepper up and add to the sauce to be microwaved.
5. Makes about four servings.

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