Bean Thread Salad

• Ready In: 0 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. Bring a pot of water to boil.
2. Pour over the vermicelli. Let it sit for a few minutes until it softens and becomes translucent.
3. Drain water and rinse with cold water.
4. Allow to drain.
5. In a small bowl, mix the lime juice, fish sauce and sugar. Microwave for 30 seconds.
6. Stir to finish dissolving the sugar. Add the sesame oil.
7. In a serving bowl, combine the noodles, sauce, peanuts, scallions, carrot, cilantro and mint. Mix well to combine.
8. Taste for seasoning and correct. For a spicy version, mince a jalapeno and add to taste to the sauce to before microwaving.