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Vietnamese Style Rice Noodle "Patties" with Nuoc Ch

Name: Vietnamese Style Rice Noodle "Patties" with Nuoc Cham, Lettuce and Herb Basket, Pickled Vegetables and Crispy Shallots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 pinch salt; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 carrots, shredded; 1 small daikon radish, shredded; 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and quartered lengthwise; 2 cloves garlic; 1 fresh red chili pepper or 1 teaspoon sambal sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 lime, juiced, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons Vietnamese fish sauce (nuoc nam); 2 tablespoons water or more to taste; 3 1/2 ounces Vietnamese rice vermicelli; 4 tablespoons rice flour; 1 head red or green leaf lettuce, washed and separated; 1 bunch cilantro, washed and trimmed; 1 bunch opal basil, washed and trimmed; 1 bunch mint; 1/4 pound bean sprouts; 2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Peanut or vegetable oil; 1 cup peanut oil; 5 to 6 shallots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds; Salt; Hoisin sauce, for serving, optional

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This Vietnamese Style Rice Noodle "Patties" with Nuoc Cham, Lettuce and Herb Basket, Pickled Vegetables and Crispy Shallots relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as water, sugar, rice vinegar and salt. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 829 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Pasta & Noodles

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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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

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Vietnamese Style Rice Noodle "Patties" with Nuoc Cham, Lettuce and Herb Basket, Pickled Vegetables and Crispy Shallots

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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