Vietnamese Delight

Dive into the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia with "Vietnamese Delight," a refreshing and healthy rice noodle salad brimming with fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, and succulent shrimp. This quick and easy recipe combines tender rice vermicelli noodles with julienned carrots and cucumbers, bean sprouts, and a zesty homemade dressing made with soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and a touch of sweetness from sugar. Topped with crushed peanuts and a hint of red chili for added crunch and heat, this dish is a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and aromatic flavors. With only 30 minutes from prep to table, this light yet satisfying meal is ideal for lunch or dinner—and guaranteed to transport your taste buds straight to Vietnam.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams rice vermicelli noodles
• 300 grams shrimp
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 medium cucumber, julienned
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 2 tablespoons peanuts, crushed
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1 small red chili, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and garlic until the sugar dissolves to create the dressing. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

Prepare the vegetables by julienning the carrot and cucumber, and chopping the fresh cilantro and mint leaves.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked noodles, bean sprouts, julienned carrot and cucumber, fresh herbs (cilantro and mint), and cooked shrimp.

Step 6

Pour the prepared dressing over the noodle mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Divide the noodle salad into individual serving bowls.

Step 8

Garnish each bowl with crushed peanuts and sliced red chili for added crunch and heat.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Vietnamese Delight!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1181.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1591.4

Total Fat 40.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.9g
Cholesterol 420mg	0%
Sodium 4821.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 234.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.6g	0%
Total Sugars 28.5g
Protein 83.2g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 744.6mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 2468.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.5%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 57.2%