THAI NOODLE BOWLS WITH BROCCOLI

Thai Noodle Bowls with Broccoli image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce (vegan if preferred)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1-inch piece ginger, minced
2 scallions, sliced (dark green parts reserved for topping)
1/2 to 1 small Thai green chile pepper, sliced
6 ounces rice noodles
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fish sauce (vegan if preferred)
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh lemongrass
1 large head broccoli, stalks peeled, cut into long florets
1/3 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
1 head Little Gem lettuce, shredded
1/2 cup shredded fresh mint
Canned fried onions and roasted unsalted peanuts, for topping

Steps:

Make the dressing: Whisk the vinegar, 1/4 cup water, the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, ginger, scallions and chile pepper in a medium bowl; set aside.
Make the noodle salad: Cook the noodles as the label directs; drain and set aside. Whisk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, the fish sauce, sugar and lemongrass in a large bowl; add the broccoli and toss to coat.
Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if needed, add the broccoli in a single layer and cook until charred on one side, about 4 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until crisp-tender, about 2 more minutes.
Assemble the bowls: Divide the noodles among 4 shallow bowls; top with the broccoli, cucumber, celery, lettuce and mint. Drizzle with the dressing and top with fried onions, peanuts and the reserved scallion greens.