Lemongrass Chicken Rice Vermicelli Salad Recipes

LEMONGRASS VERMICELLI SALAD

Steps:

• Make the sauce by blending in a food processor or shaking together in a jar.
• Cook vermicelli according to package directions. Rinse well with cold water to cool and remove starchiness. Drain well. Toss noodles with about half of the sauce.
• Plate individual servings of noodles in a bowl and top with the tofu, carrots, mint, etc. Spoon extra sauce over the top.
• Toss all the noodles with the tofu, peanuts, and carrots (leave out the cucumber and herbs - they will get soggy). Add a little more sauce as needed and store in the fridge. When you're ready to eat, serve up your pre-mixed stuff with some fresh cucumbers, herbs, and extra sauce.

VIETNAMESE NOODLE SALAD WITH LEMONGRASS CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken into a large zip-top freezer bag.
• Combine red chile peppers, garlic, lemongrass, olive oil, fish sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and sea salt in a food processor. Blend until finely chopped and combined. Pour marinade into the freezer bag , making sure chicken is well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or up to overnight.
• Remove chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow to come to room temperature.
• Heat a large cast iron or nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches until golden and caramelized on the outside and no longer pink in the centers, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and cut into thick slices using a sharp knife.
• Place sugar in a medium bowl. Add lemon juice and stir to dissolve. Stir in water and fish sauce, followed by garlic and chile pepper. Allow flavors to settle, 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust for seasoning; add more lemon juice or sugar as needed.
• Meanwhile, place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 15 minutes.
• Place cooked noodles into serving bowls. Top with chicken, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, cilantro, mint, and sauce.