Rice Vermicelli Salad With Grilled Pork And Spring Rolls Food

VIETNAMESE NOODLE SALAD WITH PORK

Steps:

• for the pork: Place pork tenderloin in freezer to chill for 30 minutes. Remove from freezer and cut crosswise into very thin slices, about 1/8" thick. Then cut each slice in half lengthwise. Place pork pieces in a wide shallow bowl or large zip-top baggie.
• In a small bowl, stir together sugar, fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil, soy sauce, black pepper, salt, and garlic. Pour mixture over pork pieces and fold several times to ensure the marinade is thoroughly mixed in with the pork. Cover bowl and place in refrigerator to marinate for 1 hour. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce and noodles.
• for the sauce: In a small saucepan over medium to medium-high heat, stir together all sauce ingredients. Once sugar and salt have dissolved, remove from heat to cool to room temperature.
• for the noodle salad: Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add rice noodles, stir, and turn off heat. Let noodles soften according to the package directions, then drain and rinse in cold water in a colander. Shake very well to remove water and leave sit in colander at room temperature.
• Divide noodles amongst four low wide bowls or plates. Top each with lettuce, carrots, cucumber, bean sprouts, cilantro, mint, and lime.
• Remove pork from refrigerator. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high to high heat. When hot, add remaining 2 tablespoons of the sesame oil and swirl around the bottom of the skillet. When oil is shimmering, carefully add pork. Separate pork pieces to cover bottom of skillet. Let pork sit without stirring for about 1 minute, to caramelize. Fold and repeat until pork is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Total cook time will depend on how thin the pork is cut, etc.
• Divide hot pork amongst each of the four bowls. Serve with sauce to pour over individual bowls.

VIETNAMESE GRILLED PORK AND RICE VERMICELLI NOODLE BOWL

Steps:

• For the dipping sauce: Combine all the sauce ingredients and stir to dissolve the sugar completely. Set aside.
• For the pork: Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a blender; puree about 20 seconds until smooth. Place the pork in a medium bowl, pour the marinade over the meat and massage the pork well. Marinate for at least 1 hour if time allows. Heat a grill pan, medium skillet or griddle to high and add the oil. When you see white wisps of smoke, saute the pork for about 5 minutes until cooked through.
• For the noodles: Soak the rice sticks in warm water for 20 minutes. Drain, then boil the soaked rice sticks in 3 quarts (2.8 liters) of water in a 4-quart (3.8-liter) pot for about 12 minutes until al dente. Rinse them well under cold water in a fine mesh strainer and reserve.
• Assembly: Divide the noodles into 4 separate bowls. Place the pork on top of the noodles. Sprinkle the pork with radish, carrot, roasted peanuts and scallions. Pour Nuoc Cham Sauce over the noodles and mix them well like a salad.

SPRING ROLL SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Put the noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling-hot water; let stand 3 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Drain the noodles very well, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl and use kitchen shears to snip the noodles a handful of times.
• Add the carrots, bean sprouts, parsley, basil, mint, cucumber and romaine to the bowl with the noodles. Add the Peanut Dressing and toss to coat the noodles and vegetables. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the chopped peanuts.
• Whisk together the peanut butter, lime juice, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sambal oelek, ginger and garlic in a small bowl. Thin out with a little water until a nice spoonable consistency.

BUN THIT NUONG (GRILLED PORK AND VERMICELLI SALAD)

Steps:

• Mix all thit nuong ingredients together. Refrigerate and marinate for at least half an hour.
• While meat is marinading, mix nuoc mam ingredients together, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside.
• Boil vermicelli according to package directions, draining once cooked through.
• Remove pork from the fridge and cook using desired method. Grilling over an open flame is best, but I usually cook it on the stove over medium-high heat, then broil it in the oven for a few minutes.
• In individual serving bowls, place vermicelli, vegetables, and herbs. Top with pork and chopped peanuts. Drizzle nuoc cham and hoisin sauce on top, as desired. Dig in and enjoy!
• Notes: Chicken, shrimp, or even tofu make wonderful substitutions for pork in this recipe.
• Use as many or as few of the suggested vegetables and herbs as desired (or even make your own additions!).

VERMICELLI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
• In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomato, bell pepper, olives and onion.
• Whisk together the salad seasoning mix and zesty salad dressing. Pour over salad and toss gently. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight to blend flavors.

ASIAN VERMICELLI SALAD WITH SLICED PORK

Steps:

• Trim pork loin of fat, pound flat and slice into thin strips.
• Break the vermicelli into 2" threads and drop into 3 quarts boiling water with 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; cook until al dente.
• While the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium high heat.
• Stir fry the pork strips in the oil for 2 minutes.
• Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to keep it from burning.
• Add the carrots and the celery and stir fry for 2 minutes more.
• Drain the pasta and toss it in a large bowl with the pork mixture.
• Drizzle the sesame oil over the pasta , then sprinkle with the 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper and Tabasco and toss thoroughly.
• Pour the vinegar and sherry over the salad and toss again.
• Serve the salad at room temperature or chilled.

BUN CHAY (VIETNAMESE VEGGIE RICE VERMICELLI SALAD)

Steps:

• The most important thing to remember about the vermicelli is to NOT overcook them, then shock in cold water to stop the cooking, rinse til water runs clear and then dry. You can keep them in the fridge for a couple hours to 2 days. With the 2 brands I tested I had to cook 1 brand a bit longer and the other a bit less than the directions indicated. Use your good judgement. and start testing the doneness at 4-5 minutes.
• I find it easiest to slice the cucumber into thin rounds and then sticks.
• There are 3 ways to serve:.
• One - Mix all the salad ingredients together and add the Nuoc Cham and mix. Let people sprinkle a teaspoon or 2 of peanuts on their serving.
• Two - Place noodles in the bottom of an individual bowl and then each of the ingredients, separately, Top with Nuoc Cham and peanuts.
• Three - Place the noodles in the center of a plate and place some of each ingredient around the noodles. Serve Nuoc Cham on the side and peanuts in a bowl on the table with a spoon -- OR dress with Nuoc Cham and peanuts, then serve.
• Vary it a little and make it your own. The extra garlic and the black pepper are optional garishes.
• The FRESH cilanto, mint and basil are VERY important to the flavor development,.
• ENJOY.

BEST EVER VERMICELLI SALAD

Steps:

• Boil vermicelli in salted water with 1 T oil added.
• Don't overcook.
• Drain and blanch in cold water.
• Marinate vermicelli overnight in remaining oil, accent and lemon or lime juice.
• Next day, add all other ingredients and toss.
• Season to taste.

RICE VERMICELLI SALAD WITH GRILLED PORK AND SPRING ROLLS

Steps:

• Partially freeze pork for easy slicing; slice thin.
• Marinade pork strips in the soy sauce and garlic powder for 1 hour.
• Stir fry or grill in grill wok the pork until no longer pink; set aside and keep warm.
• Heat egg rolls; cut into 1 inch pieces.
• Boil water in a large pot; add rice sticks and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, tasting for doneness; drain completely.
• Place a serving of rice sticks on a plate; top with 1/2 of the carrots, cucumbers, mint and cilantro.
• Top vegetables with pork strips and egg roll pieces.
• Sprinkle peanuts on top.
• Serve with a small dish of the Nuoc Mam Cham - Dipping Fish Sauce, recipe #151821 for dipping or spooning over the salad.
• Repeat for a second serving.