[Spring Recipes]

  • 8 oz (225g) rice noodles (or any noodles of your choice)
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cucumber, julienned
  • 2 carrots, julienned
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts (optional, for garnish)
  • Grilled shrimp (optional, for serving)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled rice noodles with the sliced red bell pepper, julienned cucumber, julienned carrots, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, and chopped mint.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, sriracha sauce, salt, and pepper to make the sesame ginger dressing.
  • Pour the dressing over the noodle salad and toss until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
  • Grill the shrimp until cooked through and slightly charred, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • To serve, divide the sesame ginger noodle salad among serving plates. Top with grilled shrimp and garnish with chopped roasted peanuts, if desired.