Thai Rice Noodle Salad

Name: Thai Rice Noodle Salad
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2.5 tbsp Fish Sauce; 2 pcs Lime juice; 1 handful Fresh mint; 500 g Minced pork; 4 pcs Sirloin Steak; 1 tsp Vegetable Oil; 2 pcs Lime Zest; 1 tsp Muscovado Sugar; 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds; 0.5 bag Rice Noodles; 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper; 1 pcs Red Chilli; 200 g Bean Sprouts; 10 g Fresh ginger; 2 pcs Lettuce; 1 pcs Red Onion

40 min

4 servings

Simple

This vibrant Thai rice noodle salad is a delightful blend of fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, and tender noodles, all tossed in a zesty lime and fish sauce dressing. Choose between succulent minced pork or perfectly seared sirloin steak for a satisfying and flavorful meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

Steps

Place the rice noodles and bean sprouts in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water and let stand for 4 minutes until tender. Drain, rinse under cold running water, and drain thoroughly. Return to the bowl.

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian), and muscovado sugar. Pour over the cooled noodles and bean sprouts. Add the sliced red onion and lettuce, then toss to combine.

OPTIONAL (Mince): If preparing with minced pork, heat cooking oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add the minced pork, grated fresh ginger, and cayenne pepper. Stir-fry for 10 minutes until the mince is browned and cooked through.

OPTIONAL (Mince): Add the cooked minced pork mixture to the noodle salad and mix well. Divide among four bowls and serve warm.

OPTIONAL (Steak): If preparing with sirloin steak, heat sunflower oil in a frying pan. Meanwhile, spread sesame seeds on a plate. Rub the sirloin steaks with vegetable oil and press them into the sesame seeds to coat.

OPTIONAL (Steak): Fry the coated sirloin steaks for 5 minutes for medium-rare, flipping halfway. Remove from the pan and let rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice.

OPTIONAL (Steak): Toss the deseeded and shredded red chilli and fresh mint leaves into the noodle salad. Top with the sliced sirloin steak and serve immediately.