Best Rice Vermicelli With Chicken And Nuoc Cham Recipes

VIETNAMESE NOODLES WITH LEMONGRASS CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine Chicken and Marinade ingredients and set aside for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours. (Note 4)
• Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a fry pan over medium heat (or heat the BBQ). Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off large bits of lemongrass (small bits should fall off during cooking).
• Place chicken in the pan and cook each side until dark golden brown and chicken is just cooked through - about 6 to 8 minutes in total.
• Remove from pan, shaking off any remaining bits of visible lemongrass and set aside to rest for 5 minutes. Then slice into thin pieces.
• Combine the Nuoc Cham ingredients and mix well to dissolve the sugar. Adjust to your taste (spiciness, lime, sweetness) and set aside for at least 20 minutes.
• Soak the vermicelli noodles in hot water for 3 minutes (or according to packet instructions), then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the noodles from sticking together.
• Individual servings: Place noodles in bowl. Top with vegetables and herbs, and sliced chicken pieces. Drizzle with a few tablespoons of Nuoc Cham Sauce (be generous, ~ 4 tbsp per serving) and serve with lime wedges.
• DIY (my preferred way): Place chicken, vegetables, herbs, noodles and sauce in separate bowls / piled on platters. Then let everyone make their own bowls!

RICE VERMICELLI WITH CHICKEN AND NUOC CHAM

Steps:

• Prepare grill for medium heat. Season chicken with salt and grill, turning often and moving away from direct heat if needed, until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 165°, 20-25 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. Let cool slightly, then shred meat, discarding skin and bones. Set aside.
• Cook shallot in oil in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until shallot is golden brown and crisp, 8-10 minutes (reserve shallot oil and use to make vinaigrettes). Using a slotted spoon, transfer shallot rings to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, place noodles in a large bowl and add boiling water to cover. Let noodles soak until tender but not mushy, 5-10 minutes; drain. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
• Mix chile, garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, and brown sugar in a large bowl to combine. Add noodles, turnips, radishes, half of basil, and reserved shredded chicken, and toss to combine. Top with reserved fried shallot rings and remaining basil.
• DO AHEAD: Shallot rings can be fried 3 days in advance. Store airtight at room temperature. Dressing can be made 2 days ahead.

A HOMEMADE SAN FRANCISCO TREAT: CHICKEN VERMICELLI RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook rice and vermicelli in hot butter until browned, about 3 minutes.
• Pour water over the rice mixture. Stir chicken bouillon, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder into the water; bring to a boil, place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and cook until the water has absorbed into the rice and pasta, about 25 minutes.

VERMICELLI WITH CHICKEN AND NUOC CHAM

Steps:

• Mix the ingredients together for the Nuoc Cham together and set aside. Cook the vermicelli in boiling salted water add the bean sprouts at the last minute of cooking. Drain and run cold water over noodles and set aside.
• For the chicken Mix the fish sauce, garlic and oil together. Add the chicken and marinate for 30 minutes. Place a skillet over high heat. Get it hot. Add the chicken mixture and reduce the heat to medium high and cook until the chicken is done.
• Place the vermicelli and bean sprout mixture in a bowl. Place the cucumber along side the vermicelli.Place the chicken along the vermicelli. Pour the Nuoc Cham over the top. Serve garnished with cilantro

CHICKEN AND HERB SALAD WITH NUOC CHAM

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the sugar and 1/4 cup water. Whisk to dissolve the sugar. Add the garlic, chile, lime juice and fish sauce. Stir to combine.
• Add the chicken, cabbage, cucumbers and bell pepper to the dressing. Toss to coat. Add the leafy greens and the basil and mint leaves. Toss to combine.
• Divide the salad among bowls, garnish with the crispy shallots and serve immediately.

BUN GA NUONG (CHICKEN AND VERMICELLI)

Steps:

• Marinate the chicken breasts in the garlic, shallots, salt, pepper and the vegetable oil for 20 to 60 minutes.
• Bring three quarts of water to a boil. Add the rice vermicelli and cook three to four minutes or until it is almost soft. Strain in a colander and set aside.
• Grill the chicken on both sides until done. Cut into bite-size pieces.
• In each of four bowls, divide the lettuce and cucumbers. Top with the vermicelli. Arrange the chicken on top of the vermicelli.
• Combine the ingredients for the chili vinaigrette and mix together thoroughly. Pour three to four tablespoons of the chili vinaigrette on each salad. Sprinkle with fresh mint and peanuts and serve.