Vermicelli Salad with Nuoc Mam Cham Dressing

Feb 16

Written By Thea Doyle

VERMICELLI SALAD WITH NUOC MAM CHAM DRESSING

SERVES: 4

Recipe inspired by Justine Schofield.

INGREDIENTS

400g rump steak

½ packet of vermicelli rice noodles

½ cup toasted peanuts

Fried shallots

1 cucumber, chopped

1 tomato, chopped

2 cups finely chopped kale

½ cup Thai basil

3-4 spring onions, cut into batons

½ cup coriander

Dressing

¼ cup Fish sauce

¼ cup Rice vinegar

1 tbl Sambal olek

1 tbl coconut sugar

2 tbl water

Juice of 2 limes

METHOD

Season steak with salt and pepper, and cook on the BBQ until to your liking, then slice into strips.

Prepare the dressing by combining all ingredients. Taste and adjust.

In the meantime boil a pot of water and cook vermicelli noodles as per packet instructions.

Strain and refresh under cold water. Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl. Add noodles.

Pour over half of dressing and toss. Serve salad on a plate, place sliced steak on top, and add a little extra dressing.

Garnish with peanuts and fried shallots.

Thea Doyle

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