Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Pulled Pork
Yields: 4
Preparation time: 20
Cooking time: 20
Ingredients
- 8 oz rice vermicelli¼ cup rice vinegar3 Tbsp fresh lime juice3 Tbsp fish sauce2 Tbsp sugar1 large romaine lettuce heart, chopped (about 6 cups)2 cups shredded carrots1 seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced2 to 2 ½ cups pulled pork½ cup fresh packed mint and/or basil, torn if large⅓ cup salted peanuts, choppedsriracha, for topping
Directions
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the noodles, stir and remove from the heat. Let sit until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain well. Cut into shorter lengths using kitchen shears.Meanwhile, combine the vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl and stir until the sugar is dissolved.Divide the lettuce among bowls and top with the noodles, carrots and cucumber; set aside.Cook the pork in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until hot and crisp, about 8 minutes. Divide among the salads. Drizzle with the dressing and top with the herbs and peanuts. Drizzle with Sriracha.
Category: Dinner
Cusine: Vietnamese
