THAI NOODLE SALAD!!!!! ADD CHICKEN OR PORK AND MAKE A FULL MEAL OUTD OF IT.

THAI NOODLE SALAD by CHEF DAN:


Serves 4



INGREDIENTS:



2 carrots, grated

1 cup finely shredded cabbage

1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into half moons

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/4-cup lime juice

1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped

1/2 cup fresh cilantro

1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped

1/4 roasted peanuts, chopped

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

2 teaspoons sesame oil

1 (8oz) package vermicelli



DIRECTIONS:



1. Prepare vermicelli according to package directions.

2. Drain, rinse, and place in a large bowl.

3. Process cilantro, garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, and jalapeno, in a food processor until smooth.

4. Toss together pasta, cilantro dressing, carrots, cabbage, and cucumber, and fresh mint.

5. Sprinkle with peanuts and serve.



ENJOY DAN: hallelujah