Rice Noodles With Thai Basil, Mint And Peanuts

Name: Rice Noodles With Thai Basil, Mint And Peanuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings; 8 ounces firm dried rice noodles; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (I used a little bit of red jalapeno); 1/3 cup of fresh mint, chopped; 1/3 cup fresh Thai basil or 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 large cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced; 1 -2 small fresh tomato (sliced or diced); 4 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons dry roasted salted peanuts; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
8 ounces firm dried rice noodles
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (I used a little bit of red jalapeno)
1/3 cup of fresh mint, chopped
1/3 cup fresh Thai basil or 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 large cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced
1 -2 small fresh tomato (sliced or diced)
4 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons dry roasted salted peanuts
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

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["In a non-reactive bowl, whisk the rice vinegar and sugar together. Add the onion rings and toss to coat. Let stand at least 30 minutes but up to 4 hours. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the soaking liquid.", "In a large pot of boiling water, cook the rice noodles until al dente, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain well.", "In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, oil and red pepper flakes (or fresh minced red jalapeno). Stir in the mint and Thai basil.", "Cut the cooked noodles into 3-4"" long sections. Add a small amount of the noodles to a serving bowl and toss with the reserved vinegar/onion liquid. Add the remaining noodles, cucumber, fresh tomatoes, green onions and marinated onions.", "Drizzle the lime juice mixture over the rice noodles and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper to taste.", "Garnish with the roasted peanuts."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings, 8 ounces firm dried rice noodles, and more.

Yes, Rice Noodles With Thai Basil, Mint And Peanuts falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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