Thai-Style Shrimp Vermicelli Salad (Spicy, Fresh & Addictive)

1. Overview

This dish is kiểu fresh nhưng vẫn đậm vị cực mạnh 😏
You get:

• Juicy sautéed shrimp
• Light rice vermicelli noodles
• Crunchy veggies
• Spicy–sweet–tangy dressing

👉 Perfect combo giữa healthy + “ăn là ghiền”.

2. Ingredients

Main

• 200 g rice vermicelli noodles
• 300 g shrimp (peeled, deveined)
• 1 tablespoon oil

Vegetables & Toppings

• 1 carrot (julienned)
• ½ cup edamame (optional nhưng nên có)
• 1–2 red chilies (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons fried shallots
• Fresh mint + cilantro

Sauce (Key part 💥)

• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon sugar (or honey)
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes or fresh chili
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

3. Instructions

Step 1: Cook Vermicelli

• Soak noodles in hot water ~5–7 minutes
• Drain & rinse with cold water
  👉 Helps noodles not stick

Step 2: Cook Shrimp

• Heat oil in pan
• Add shrimp + a pinch of salt
• Cook 2–3 minutes until pink & slightly caramelized

👉 Optional: add a bit garlic + chili while cooking for extra flavor

Step 3: Make Dressing

• Mix fish sauce + lime + sugar + garlic + chili + sesame oil
• Taste:
  • Too sour → add sugar
  • Too salty → add lime
  • Too mild → thêm chili 🔥

Step 4: Assemble

• In a large bowl:
  • Noodles
  • Carrot
  • Edamame
  • Herbs
• Add shrimp on top

Step 5: Toss

• Pour dressing
• Toss gently but evenly

Step 6: Finish

• Top with fried shallots
• Extra herbs + chili

4. Pro Tips

• Don’t overcook shrimp → sẽ bị dai
• Dressing phải balance: sweet – sour – salty – spicy
• Toss right before serving → giữ độ tươi

5. Variations

Vietnamese Style (Bún Trộn vibe 🇻🇳)

• Add pickled carrot & daikon
• Use nước mắm pha (more sweet)

Protein Upgrade

• Add grilled chicken / tofu

Low-carb Version

• Replace noodles with shredded cabbage

6. Serving Ideas

Best served:

• Slightly warm shrimp + cold noodles

Pair with:

• Iced tea
• Sparkling lime water