Vietnamese Beef Noodle Bowl

Summary

Yield
4 Servings
Source

Cuisine at Home, October 2008

Prep time1 1⁄2 hours

Description

Ingredients

14OunceRice Vermicelli Noodles
4TablespoonFish Sauce
1TablespoonVegetable Oil
3TablespoonSugar
3TablespoonLime Juice
1TablespoonGarlic (minced)
1PoundSirloin Steak (trimmed)
1CupBean Sprouts
1CupCucumber (seeded, sliced into half-moons)
1CupCarrot (cut into matchsticks, plus 2 tablespoons minced)
1⁄2CupMint Leaves
1⁄2CupCilantro
1 1⁄2CupHot Water
1TeaspoonRed Pepper Flakes

Instructions

1.Cook noodles according to package directions; rinse and drain and divide among 4 bowls.
2.Combine 1 tablespoon each of fish sauce, oil, sugar, and lime juice, and garlic in a bowl, then pour over steak in a large resealable plastic bag; refrigerate for 15 minutes.
3.Prepare vegetables and herbs, and divide among 4 bowls on top of noodles.
4.For sauce, in a medium bowl whisk together 1 1/2 cups hot water, 2 tablespoons each of fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice, minced carrot, and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
5.Remove steak from marinade. Grill steak on medium-high 3 minutes per side for medium-rare, let rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain. Top each of the 4 bowls with the sliced steak and serve with sauce on the side.