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, available at Asian markets and many supermarkets); 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut lengthwise into about 12 strips; ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon lime juice; 2 tablespoons water; 12 lb vermicelli; 1 cup bean sprouts; 1 cucumber, peeled, halved, lengthwise, seeded, and cut into thin slices; ⅔ cup of fresh mint (or any combination of the three) or ⅔ cup basil (or any combination of the three) or ⅔ cup cilantro (or any combination of the three); ⅓ cup chopped peanuts

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla, available at Asian markets and many supermarkets)
2 tablespoons sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut lengthwise into about 12 strips
½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon lime juice
2 tablespoons water
12 lb vermicelli
1 cup bean sprouts
1 cucumber, peeled, halved, lengthwise, seeded, and cut into thin slices
⅔ cup of fresh mint (or any combination of the three) or ⅔ cup basil (or any combination of the three) or ⅔ cup cilantro (or any combination of the three)
⅓ cup chopped peanuts

1
Heat the broiler or light the grill.
2
In a medium bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, 2 cloves of garlic, and the oil.
3
Add the chicken, toss, then thread each strip onto a wooden skewer.
4
Broil or grill the chicken until just done, about 2 minutes per side.
5
In a small bowl, combine the remaining fish juice, sugar, and garlic with the red pepper flakes, vinegar, lime juice, and water.
6
Set this (nuoc cham!)
7
aside.
8
In a pot of boiling, salted water, cook the vermicelli until just done, about 9 minutes.
9
Add the bean sprouts during the last minute of cooking.
10
Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain thoroughly.
11
Put the pasta and bean sprouts onto a platter and top with the cucumber, herbs, and chicken skewers.
12
Pour the nuoc cham over all and sprinkle with peanuts.

446

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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: 5 tablespoons asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla, available at Asian markets and many supermarkets), 2 tablespoons sugar, 3 garlic cloves, 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!