Ingredients

  • 8 ounces rice noodles (mai fun)
  • 2 lbs cooked small shrimp
  • 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup snipped chives or 1 cup green onion
  • 1 cup snipped fresh mint leaves
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh hot chili pepper
  • Nuoc Cham
  • 1 cup fish sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 4 fresh red chilies, seeded
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled

Method

  • (Nuoc Cham: puree these 5 ingredients to smooth. Will keep up to 2 weeks in the fridge.) Cook rice sticks according to package directions.
  • Drain well and rinse in cold water.
  • Drain well.
  • Place on a large serving platter surrounded by remaining ingredients in small bowls.