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Vietnamese prawn salad with soy-lime dressing

Refreshing, spicy Vietnamese prawn salad with vermicelli noodles with an aromatic, flavorful dressing of lime juice and soy sauce.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: Vietnamese

Ingredients

  • 500 g Prawns deveined and shelled
  • 400 g vermicelli noodles cooked
  • handful each fresh coriander mint and basil
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts
for the dressing
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon palm sugar soft brown sugar or honey can be substituted
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 red chilli finely chopped
  • 1 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon crushed ginger

Instructions

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  1. Poach the prawns in fish/vegetable stock until they are pink and opaque.
  2. Remove from the stock and place in ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
  3. To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients and mix well.
  4. To make the salad, combine all the ingredients then pour over the dressing and toss well.
  5. Serve topped with extra coriander and sliced chillies (optional).