Spicy Khaopoon Rice Vermicelli Noodles
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to package directions in boiling water.
- 2Drain the noodles and rinse under cold water.
- 3Boil the bok choy or cabbage until tender, then rinse under cold water.
- 4In a mortar, pound the Thai chili peppers with the salt, sugar, and MSG until mashed.
- 5Transfer the chili mixture to a bowl, add the roughly chopped cilantro, hot vegetable broth, lime juice, and fish sauce, then stir to combine.
- 6Assemble the bowl with the cooked noodles, vegetables, and cooked steak, then ladle the chili sauce over the top.
Ingredients
- 10 whole thai chili pepper
- 1 tsp msg
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp three crabs fish sauce
- 1 whole lime
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
- package fine rice vermicelli
- bok choy or cabbage
- steak
Equipment
potstrainermortar and pestlebowlladle
Tips
- Adjust the number of Thai chili peppers according to your spice tolerance.
- Feel free to swap the steak for other protein options like nam sausage, Vietnamese pork loaf, shrimp, or ground pork.
