Vermicelli Noodle Bowl

Mylene Fahey

Updated on May 11, 2024

Prep Time:

35 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

Ingredients

¼ cup white vinegar
¼ cup fish sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon canola oil
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
2 skewers
8 medium shrimp, with shells
1 (8 ounce) package rice vermicelli noodles
1 cup finely chopped lettuce
1 cup bean sprouts
1 English cucumber, cut into 2-inch matchsticks
¼ cup finely chopped pickled carrots
¼ cup finely chopped diakon radish
¼ cup crushed peanuts
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons finely chopped Thai basil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Directions

Whisk vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl; set sauce aside.

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Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until softened and lightly caramelized, about 8 minutes.

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Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Skewer 4 shrimp on each skewer and grill until they turn pink and are charred on the outside, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Set aside.

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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add vermicelli noodles and cook until softened, 12 minutes. Drain noodles and rinse with cold water, stirring to separate noodles.

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Assemble vermicelli bowl by placing cooked noodles in one half of each serving bowl; place lettuce and bean sprouts in the other half. Top each bowl with cucumbers, carrots, daikon, peanuts, cilantro, Thai basil, mint, and caramelized shallots. Serve with shrimp skewers and sauce on the side. Pour sauce on top and toss thoroughly to coat before eating.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

659	Calories
13g	Fat
112g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 659
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 36mg	12%
Sodium 2565mg	112%
Total Carbohydrate 112g	41%
Dietary Fiber 9g	31%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 26g	52%
Vitamin C 21mg	24%
Calcium 108mg	8%
Iron 7mg	36%
Potassium 756mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.