Bean Thread Salad
Ingredients
- 4 ounces bean thread vermicelli ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons lime juice ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon sugar ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon 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 ⓘ
Instructions
- 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.
- In a small bowl, mix the lime juice, fish sauce and sugar. Microwave for 30 seconds.
- Stir to finish dissolving the sugar. Add the sesame oil.
- In a serving bowl, combine the noodles, sauce, peanuts, scallions, carrot, cilantro and mint. Mix well to combine.
- Taste for seasoning and correct. For a spicy version, mince a jalapeno and add to taste to the sauce to before microwaving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
633
kcal
32% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Peanut
Sesame
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).