Bean Thread Noodles with Pickled Vegetables Recipe

Bean Thread Noodles with Pickled Vegetables Recipe

  • 6 ounces wide bean thread noodles
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated peeled ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large daikon (Japanese white radish; about 1 pound), julienned
  • 1 English hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 2 large carrots, peeled, julienned
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup torn fresh cilantro, divided
  • 3/4 cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped, divided
  • ingredient info: Bean thread noodles and daikon can be found at Asian markets and some supermarkets.
  1. Place noodles in a large bowl and add boiling water to cover. Let noodles soak until tender but not mushy, 15-20 minutes; drain. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
  2. Whisk garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, vinegar, sugar, ginger, and pepper in another large bowl. Add daikon, cucumber, and carrots; toss to combine. Let sit 10 minutes.
  3. Add noodles, oil, half of cilantro, and half of peanuts to bowl; toss to combine. Top salad with remaining cilantro and peanuts.
  4. DO AHEAD: Vegetables can be pickled 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.