Ingredients

  • 2 bunches rice vermicelli 4 small bundles, about 160g in total
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter creamy
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari
  • 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice or 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro freshly chopped
  • 1 each scallions, spring or green onions sliced
  • 1/4 inch ginger peeled and minced
  • 1 clove garlic minced, 1 small clove
  • 1/2 each cucumbers peeled if desired, cut into half moon, then thinly sliced
  • 1 each bok choy tough ends removed, thinly sliced
  • 1 small carrots peeled and cut into match sticks

Method

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.
  • Cook the vermicelli noodles for 6 to 8 minutes until tender.
  • Drain in a colander and reserve 1 cup of cooking water.
  • Toss the noodles with sesame oil, set aside.
  • Meanwhile in a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients until well combined.
  • Season to taste with more sauce ingredients if desired.
  • In a large mixing bowl, toss together all the vegetables with sauce until well mixed.
  • Add the noodles and some of the cooking water if the noodles seem too dry to mix.
  • Mix everything with chopsticks or whatever tool you prefer until evenly distributed.
  • Divide between two serving plates and serve.
  • Note: The noodle salad can be made 1 day ahead, keep in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for overnight.