Vietnamese Salt and Pepper Shrimp Rice Noodle Bowl (Bun Tom Xao)

Name: Vietnamese Salt and Pepper Shrimp Rice Noodle Bowl (Bun Tom Xao)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Vietnamese, Asian
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps canola oil, divided; 59 milliliters cilantro leaves; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 710 milliliters diagonally cut slices seeded Kirby (pickling) cucumber (about 2); 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar; 118 milliliters unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped; 5 teaspoons fish sauce (such as Three Crabs); 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 Tbsps granulated sugar; 946 milliliters (1/4-inch) slices green leaf lettuce; 79 milliliters (1/4-inch) slices green onions; 59 milliliters fresh lime juice; 59 milliliters torn mint leaves; 142 grams uncooked rice vermicelli noodles; 1 Tbsp rice vinegar; 0 teaspoons salt; 2 serrano chiles, thinly sliced; 454 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined; 59 milliliters torn Thai basil leaves; 118 milliliters lukewarm water; 1 teaspoons white pepper

The recipe Vietnamese Salt and Pepper Shrimp Rice Noodle Bowl (Bun Tom Xao) is ready in approximately 45 minutes and is definitely an awesome dairy free and pescatarian option for lovers of Vietnamese food. One serving contains 492 calories, 31g of protein, and 18g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up garlic cloves, brown sugar, cornstarch, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Cook rice vermicelli noodles according to package directions.

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Rice Vermicelli

Pasta

Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.

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Water

Combine 1/2 cup lukewarm water and granulated sugar in a medium bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves.

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Sugar

Water

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Bowl

Add lime juice, vinegar, fish sauce, and chiles; set aside.

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Fish Sauce

Lime Juice

Vinegar

Chili Pepper

Combine lettuce, cucumber, and herbs; set aside.

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Cucumber

Lettuce

Herbs

Combine cornstarch, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; stir until well combined.

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Brown Sugar

Corn Starch

Pepper

Salt

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Bowl

Add shrimp; toss to coat.

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Shrimp

Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat.

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Frying Pan

Wok

Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, and swirl to coat.

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Cooking Oil

Add half of shrimp; cook for 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until shrimp are seared.

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Shrimp

Remove from pan.

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Frying Pan

Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to wok; repeat procedure with remaining shrimp. Reduce heat to medium-high.

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Shrimp

Cooking Oil

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Wok

Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to wok; swirl to coat.

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Cooking Oil

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Wok

Add onions and garlic; stir-fry 30 seconds. Return shrimp to pan; stir-fry 1 minute.

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Garlic

Onion

Shrimp

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Frying Pan

Arrange about 1 cup lettuce mixture in each of 4 large bowls, and top each serving with about 1 cup noodles and 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts. Divide the shrimp evenly among servings, and serve each with 1/4 cup sauce.

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Lettuce

Pasta

Peanuts