rice noodles w/ asian meatballs, etc
Jonathan Levitt, globe magazine aug 2010

nuoc cham:
3
1
3
2/3
5
2
2
-
ea
T
T
c
T
ea
clv

limes, juiced
rice vinegar
sugar
water
fish sauce
serrano chilies, sliced
garlic, minced
salt, as required








  • in a small bowl combine the lime juice, rice vinegar, sugar, and water
  • stir to dissolve the sugar
  • add the fish sauce, chilies, garlic, and salt; set aside.
the salad:
1/2
1 e
2 e
1 e
2 c
1 b
-
1 e
lb




h


thin rice vermicelli
jalapeno, sliced
carrots, matchsticked
cucumber, sliced
beansprouts
cilantro leaves
mint leaves, chopped
lime, in wedges








  • in a large bowl, soak the rice noodles in warm water for 15 minutes; drain well. Divide the noodles among 4 large shallow bowls.
  • slice the pork balls (k0471) into thin rounds. Add some to each bowl.
  • top with jalapenos, carrots, cucumber, bean sprouts, cilantro, and mint; pour a few tablespoons of nuoc cham over each bowl.
  • garnish with lime.