Vermicelli With Fresh Herbs Food

VERMICELLI WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Cook vermicelli as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, coarsely chop capers if they are large. In medium bowl, mix capers and remaining ingredients except tomatoes and pepper. Stir in tomatoes.
• Drain vermicelli. In large bowl, toss vermicelli and herb mixture. Sprinkle with pepper.

STIR FRY VERMICELLI NOODLES (+11 DELICIOUS VERMICELLI RECIPES)

Steps:

• Soak the noodles for 7-10 minutes in hot water.
• Mix the tofu with cornstarch and salt.
• Stir fry the vegetables first, then the noodles, and stir fry sauce

CALAMARI WITH VERMICELLI, LEMON, AND HERBS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat a large saute pan over medium and toast vermicelli until light brown and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer vermicelli from pan to the boiling water and cook until al dente, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Return saute pan to stovetop. Heat oil over medium. Add onion, jalapeno, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Increase heat to medium-high and add calamari, ghee, and ground mustard seeds. Cook, stirring occasionally, until calamari is white and tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low and add lemon juice and cooked vermicelli to the pan. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Add parsley and mint, then serve with lemon wedges.

VIETNAMESE SHRIMP VERMICELLI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, add your rice vermicelli noodles and boiling water and let sit for about 10-15 minutes, just until aldente. Drain and rinse with cold water and set aside.
• In a wok add your cooking oil and shrimp and stir fry for about 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are pink and no longer translucent. Add salt and white pepper to taste. Set aside.
• Prepare your salad dressing - If you have a powerful food processor, add your garlic, chili (to desired heat level), lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar or sugar alternative to taste and water and process on high until all the ingredients are incorporated and minced extra fine.
• If you do not have a powerful food processor- go old school and crack out the mortar and pestle. Add your garlic, chili, lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal and a pinch of salt. Crush ingredients to a fine paste. Add your fish sauce, lime juice, sugar or sugar alternative and water and mix well.
• In a large bowl, combine your prepared rice vermicelli noodles, your cooked shrimp, your prepared carrots, snap peas and mung beans (or thinly sliced vegetables of choice), chopped fresh Thai Holy Basil (or regular basil), cilantro and mint if desired.
• Drizzle with your prepared Vietnamese Dressing and toss well. Garnish with lime wedges. Enjoy!
• *** If you like another layer of texture- try topping with fried shallots or roasted peanuts.

BUN CHA - VIETNAMESE MEATBALLS WITH VIETNAMESE NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, mix together the minced pork, fish sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, honey, spring onions, coriander (cilantro) and garlic.
• Set the mixture aside for 30-60 minutes in the fridge to let the flavours develop and to allow the mixture to firm.
• Form the pork mixture into small meatballs about the size of a golf ball, and then flatten them slightly.
• Heat a large frying pan with some vegetable oil and cook the meatballs until they are golden and caramelised.
• In a medium bowl, dissolve the sugar in the lemon juice.
• Add the fish sauce, water, garlic and chilli (if using), and mix until well-combined.
• Set the sauce aside for about 10-15 minutes before tasting.
• You may need to add a bit more lemon juice, fish sauce, or even water, to get a good balance of sweet, sour and salty.
• Place some salad and vegetables on the bottom of each bowl or plate.
• Place a good handful of noodles on top of the salad.
• Top with however many meatballs you like.
• Garnish with some herbs, roughly torn.
• Generously drizzle some Vietnamese dipping sauce over the noodles and meatballs, and use chopsticks to mix everything together.
• Provide each person with a bowl of dipping sauce to drizzle over the noodles and also to dip the meatballs into.