Vietnamese Vermicelli Noodle Bowls with Shrimp
Vermicelli noodle bowls are quintessential to Vietnamese cuisine. They can be prepared many ways, including with chicken, pork, beef, tofu or shrimp. This at-home recipe tutorial teaches you how to make Vietnamese-style vermicelli noodle bowls with shrimp and fresh vegetables in 45 minutes. Finish the dish with a side of my nuoc cham sauce!
- Prep time
- 30 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb shrimp
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 stalk lemongrass (minced)
- 1 package vermicelli noodles
- 1 carrot (julienned)
- 20 mint leaves
- 1 head lettuce
- 1 cucumber (julienned)
Instructions
- 1
First prep your toppings. Boil your vermicelli noodles, slice your vegetables, and make your Vietnamese dipping sauce. Set everything aside.
- 2
Add vegetable oil to a pan over medium high heat. Add in the garlic, brown sugar, fish sauce, and lemongrass. Stir for 10-15 seconds. Add in the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the center is opaque and the outside is orange. Season with pepper to taste. Set aside.
- 3
Get out 4 medium bowls. Add vermicelli noodles, carrots, mint leaves, lettuce, and cucumbers to a bowl. If you would like a little less or more of an ingredient, feel free to make adjustments! Add the shrimp on top and drizzle with the dipping sauce.