Glass noodle salad is a refreshing and light dish, typical of Southeast Asian cuisine, especially popular in Thailand and Vietnam. Its origin dates back to culinary traditions that combine fresh ingredients with intense and balanced flavors, where soy noodles or glass vermicelli are the main base. In different Latin American countries, this salad may be known simply as glass noodle salad or Vietnamese salad, due to the culinary influence of these regions on international cuisine. This dish stands out for its versatility and easily adapts to different palates, incorporating local and fresh ingredients to enhance its flavor.
Noodle salad
How to prepare Glass Noodle Salad
To begin, bring a pot of water to a boil.
Pour the hot water over the vermicelli and let it sit for a few minutes until it softens and becomes translucent.
Drain the water and rinse the noodles with cold water.
Let them drain well while you prepare the sauce.
In a small bowl, mix the lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar.
Heat the mixture in the microwave for 30 seconds.
Stir to finish dissolving the sugar.
Add the sesame oil and mix well.
In a serving bowl, combine the noodles, sauce, peanuts, scallions, carrot, cilantro, and mint.
Mix carefully to combine all the ingredients.
Taste the seasoning and adjust to taste.
For a spicy version, chop a jalapeño and add it to the sauce before heating in the microwave.
Ingredients (10)
- Glass noodle
- Lime juice
- Fish sauce
- Sugar
- Sesame oil
- Peanut
- Scallion
- Carrot
- Cilantro
- Mint
Instructions (13 steps)
- 1 Bring a pot of water to a boil
- 2 Pour over the vermicelli
- 3 Let it rest for a few minutes until it softens and becomes translucent
- 4 Drain the water and rinse with cold water
- 5 Let it drain
- 6 In a small bowl, mix the lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar
- 7 Microwave for 30 seconds
- 8 Stir to finish dissolving the sugar
- 9 Add the sesame oil
- 10 In a serving bowl, combine the noodles, sauce, peanuts, green onions, carrot, cilantro, and mint
- 11 Mix well to combine
- 12 Taste the seasoning and adjust
- 13 For a spicy version, chop a jalapeño and add to taste to the sauce before microwaving
Nutritional Information
Calories:
203 kcal
Protein:
10%
Carbohydrates:
6%
Fat:
19%
Sugar:
18%
Sodium:
15%
Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.