Ingredients

  • For the dressing:
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
  • 1 1/2 limes, juiced
  • Pinch of dried chilli flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • For the salad:
  • 150g rice noodles
  • 1 cup snow peas, sliced finely
  • 2 mangoes, julienned finely
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped finely
  • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped finely
  • 1/2 cup cashew nuts or peanuts, chopped finely
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • Combine the dressing ingredients together and mix well. Season to taste. The fish sauce is salty so don't add too much salt. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
  • Cook the rice noodles according to packet instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Blanch the snow peas in salted boiling water for about three minutes. It should remain crunchy and have a vibrant green colour.
  • Combine all the salad ingredients together, except nuts. Pour over the dressing and toss gently. Taste a bit and adjust seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for at least half an hour.
  • Serve in individual plates or bowls garnished with toasted nuts.