Steamed Vermicelli Noodles
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Steamed Dishes

Steamed Vermicelli Noodles

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Wok-tossed noodles seared over ferocious heat with spring onions, beansprouts, aromatic garlic, and savoury seasoned sauce.

Ingredients

  • • 400g dried rice vermicelli noodles
  • • 2 tbsp spring onion oil
  • • 3 tbsp fried shallots
  • • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 2 spring onions, sliced
  • • 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
  • • 1/2 cup lettuce leaves
  • • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Soak the vermicelli in warm water for 15 minutes, then drain well.

2
Phase 2

Press the noodles into small flat nests on a heatproof plate and steam for 10 minutes until tender.

3
Phase 3

Brush each nest with the spring onion oil and season lightly with the fish sauce.

4
Phase 4

Scatter with the spring onions, fried shallots, and sesame seeds.

5
Phase 5

Arrange on the lettuce with lime wedges and serve warm.