Ricenoodleswiththaibasilmintandpeanuts Recipes

RICE NOODLES WITH THAI BASIL, MINT AND PEANUTS

Steps:

• In a non-reactive bowl, whisk the rice vinegar and sugar together. Add the onion rings and toss to coat. Let stand at least 30 minutes but up to 4 hours. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the soaking liquid.
• In a large pot of boiling water, cook the rice noodles until al dente, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain well.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, oil and red pepper flakes (or fresh minced red jalapeno). Stir in the mint and Thai basil.
• Cut the cooked noodles into 3-4" long sections. Add a small amount of the noodles to a serving bowl and toss with the reserved vinegar/onion liquid. Add the remaining noodles, cucumber, fresh tomatoes, green onions and marinated onions.
• Drizzle the lime juice mixture over the rice noodles and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Garnish with the roasted peanuts.

VIETNAMESE RICE NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Mince the garlic with the cilantro and the hot pepper. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add the lime juice, fish sauce or salt and sugar; stir well. Let the sauce sit for 5 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rice noodles; boil them for 2 minutes. Drain well. Rinse the noodles with cold water until they have cooled. Let them drain again.
• Combine the sauce, noodles, carrots, cucumber, mint and Napa cabbage in a large serving bowl. Toss well and serve the salad garnished with the peanuts and mint sprigs.

RICE NOODLES WITH GINGER AND SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• Soak or prepare the rice noodles according to the package directions.
• Drain and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the ginger and garlic, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the scallions, chili, carrots and snow peas.
• Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• Stir in the salt.
• Add the noodles and toss to coat.
• Remove from the heat.
• Stir in the sesame and chili oil.
• Garnish with cilantro or parsley.
• Serve at once.
• Enjoy!

RICE NOODLES WITH THAI BASIL, MINT AND PEANUTS

Steps:

• In a non-reactive bowl, whisk the rice vinegar and sugar together. Add the shallots and toss to coat. Let stand at least 30 minutes but up to 4 hours. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the soaking liquid.
• In a large pot of boiling water, cook the rice noodles until al dente, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain well.
• In a small non-reactive bowl, whisk together the lime juice, coconut oil and fresh minced red jalapeno/Thai pepper. Stir in the mint and Thai basil.
• Cut the cooked noodles into 3-4" long sections. Add a small amount of the noodles to a serving bowl and toss with the reserved vinegar/onion liquid. Add the remaining noodles, cucumber, fresh tomatoes, green onions and marinated onions.
• Drizzle the lime juice mixture over the rice noodles and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with the roasted peanuts.