RICE NOODLES WITH CHILE AND BASIL

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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, noodles, main course, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces rice stick noodles
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced hot chilies, or crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons nam pla, or to taste
1 tablespoon lime juice, or to taste
1/2 cup roughly chopped Thai or other basil or mint

Steps:

  • Soak the rice noodles in hot water to cover for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil. When the noodles are soft, drain them and then immerse them in the boiling water for about 30 seconds. Drain and rinse.
  • Heat the oil in a deep skillet (preferably nonstick) over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and chilies and cook about 30 seconds, stirring. Raise the heat to high, add the noodles and sugar and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • When the noodles are hot, add the nam pla and lime. Taste and adjust seasonings, then stir in the basil or mint and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 385, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 876 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Kareena Jennings
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Overall, I thought this was a great recipe. It's easy to make, delicious, and versatile. I'll definitely be making it again.


Shadow Recruit
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This recipe was a little bland for me. I added some extra garlic and ginger and it was much better.


Official Amount
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I'm not a fan of basil, so I used cilantro instead. It was still really good.


Dilip
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This dish is a little spicy for me, but I still really enjoyed it. I just used less chile than the recipe called for.


Osman Shakil
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I added some shrimp to this recipe and it was amazing. The shrimp cooked perfectly in the sauce.


Bhim Bohara
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the chicken from this recipe. It was still delicious!


Massa Al shikh
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice noodles. I often make a big batch of rice noodles on the weekend and then use them to make this dish during the week.


washam sheraz
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used different types of rice noodles and vegetables, and it's always turned out great.


MrMinecraft4891 And More 2.0
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick to make and the leftovers are just as good the next day.


Ahsan Abro
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. It's my go-to dish when I want something quick and easy but still delicious.


Lais Vaccaro
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Monika Mim
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This dish was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it.


Ahmad Shurafa
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I'm not usually a big fan of rice noodles, but this recipe changed my mind. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing.


nadeem rajput
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This rice noodle dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the combination of chile and basil.