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Vietnamese Noodle Salad: The Ultimate Fresh and Vibrant Summer Bowl

A vibrant Vietnamese Noodle Salad featuring cool rice vermicelli, crunchy raw vegetables, and golden-brown seared tofu, all served with a spicy amber dipping sauce. Perfect for a healthy, visually stunning summer meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz thin rice vermicelli noodles 225g
  • 14 oz extra firm tofu 400g, pressed and cubed
  • 2 tbsp grapeseed oil 30ml, for searing
  • 1 cup carrots 150g, julienned
  • 1 cup cucumber 150g, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup purple cabbage 100g, finely shredded
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint and cilantro Torn leaves
  • 1/2 cup warm water 120ml
  • 3 tbsp lime juice 45ml
  • 2 tbsp sugar 25g
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce 30ml
  • 1 tsp red chili 5g, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic 6g, minced

Equipment

  • 1 Chef's Knife For julienning and shredding vegetables.
  • 1 Non-stick skillet For searing the tofu cubes.
  • 1 Small Glass Ramekin For serving the dipping sauce.

Method
 

Prepare the Components
  1. Boil the thin rice vermicelli for 2-3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water immediately to prevent sticking.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet. Add pressed tofu cubes and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until they develop a deep golden-brown crust.
  3. Whisk water, lime juice, sugar, and soy sauce until dissolved. Stir in minced chili and garlic to create an amber dipping sauce.
Assembly
  1. Place noodles in a bowl. Arrange julienned carrots, sliced cucumber, and shredded purple cabbage in distinct sections.
  2. Top with seared tofu cubes and a side cluster of fresh mint and cilantro. Serve with the sauce in a ramekin.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 16gFat: 14gFiber: 5g

Notes

Press the tofu for at least 20 minutes to ensure a crispy sear.
Rinse the rice noodles thoroughly in cold water to keep them from clumping.
Keyword Tofu Noodle Salad,Vermicelli Bowl,Vietnamese Noodle Salad

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