Skip to main content

Rice Noodles with Cilantro, Mint and Peanuts

3.7

(23)

Inspired by Vietnamese cuisine, this combination is also satisfying on its own as a meatless lunch.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 sweet onion (such as Vidalia), thinly sliced, separated into rings
8 ounces firm dried rice noodles
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 large cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, thinly sliced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
3 fresh plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped lightly salted cocktail peanuts

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk vinegar and sugar in medium bowl to blend. Add onion rings and toss to coat. Cover and let stand at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons vinegar mixture.

    Step 2

    Cook noodles in large pot of boiling water until tender but still firm to bite, about 2 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain well.

    Step 3

    Whisk lime juice, oil and crushed red pepper in small bowl to blend. Stir in mint and cilantro. Using kitchen shears, cut noodles into 3- to 4-inch-long sections. place handful of noodles in large bowl. Drizzle with reserved 2 tablespoons vinegar mixture and toss to coat. Add remaining noodles, cucumber, green onions, tomatoes and marinated onions. Drizzle lime juice mixture over and toss gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with peanuts and serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per Serving: calories
205; total fat
3 g; saturated fat
0; cholesterol
0
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
Read More
Invert the ratio of gin to vermouth for a party-friendly and slightly lighter drinking experience.
No grill needed for this just-charred-enough sweet and spicy chicken.
Like tiny tomato galettes and chimichurri grilled shrimp.
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
Filberts, goobers, scaly bark nuts: Explore the world beyond almonds in this guide.
Loosely inspired by pasta Amatriciana, a few pounds of zucchini stand in for tomatoes.
Like swordfish steaks with tomatoes and Peruvian-style tofu.
Use this simple vinaigrette to dress a plate of greens, some steamed potatoes, or anything else that strikes your fancy.