Vermicelli With Chicken Skewers And Nuoc Cham

Name: Vermicelli With Chicken Skewers And Nuoc Cham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons Asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla); 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3), cut lengthwise into 12 strips in all; 1/2 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon lime juice (from about 2 limes); 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 pound vermicelli; 1 cup bean sprouts; 1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into thin slices; 2/3 cup fresh mint, basil, or cilantro leaves, or any combination of the three; 1/3 cup chopped peanuts

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons Asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla)
2 tablespoons sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3), cut lengthwise into 12 strips in all
1/2 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes
1 teaspoon wine vinegar
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon lime juice (from about 2 limes)
2 tablespoons water
1/2 pound vermicelli
1 cup bean sprouts
1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into thin slices
2/3 cup fresh mint, basil, or cilantro leaves, or any combination of the three
1/3 cup chopped peanuts

1
Heat the broiler or light the grill. In a medium bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, 2 cloves of the garlic, and the oil. Add the chicken, toss, and then thread each strip onto a wooden skewer. Broil or grill the chicken until just done, about 2 minutes per side.
2
In a small bowl, combine the remaining 4 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 clove garlic with the red-pepper flakes, vinegar, lime juice, and water. Set this nuoc cham aside.
3
In a pot of boiling, salted water, cook the vermicelli until just done, about 9 minutes. Add the bean sprouts during the last minute of cooking. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain thoroughly.
4
Put the pasta and bean sprouts on a platter and top with the cucumber, herbs, and chicken skewers. Pour the nuoc cham over all and sprinkle with the peanuts.
5
Wine Recommendation: The high acidity, citrus and mineral flavors, and slight sweetness of a German riesling are the perfect foils for the sweet and savory taste of this dish. Try a young kabinett from the Mosel region.
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Notes: Asian fish sauce is available at Asian markets and many supermarkets.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons Asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla), 2 tablespoons sugar, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon cooking oil, and more.

Yes, Vermicelli With Chicken Skewers And Nuoc Cham 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!