BEAN THREAD SALAD

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Make and share this Bean Thread Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Asian

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 202.5, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 365.5, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.7, Protein 5.4

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