1/2 long English cucumber, seeded and cut into matchsticks
1 red pepper, cut into matchsticks
2 cups bean sprouts, washed well
a few green onions, chopped
toasted sesame seeds or salted peanuts
1
Put all of the dressing ingredients, including the chopped stems of cilantro but not the leaves, into the bowl of a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth.
2
Meanwhile, cook or soak the rice noodles according to the package directions; drain well and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the sesame oil.
3
Add the reserved cilantro leaves, carrots, cucumber, red pepper, bean sprouts and onions; drizzle generously with dressing and toss with tongs to combine. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or chopped salted peanuts and serve.
1/2 long English cucumber, seeded and cut into matchsticks
1 red pepper, cut into matchsticks
2 cups bean sprouts, washed well
a few green onions, chopped
toasted sesame seeds or salted peanuts
Directions
1
Put all of the dressing ingredients, including the chopped stems of cilantro but not the leaves, into the bowl of a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth.
2
Meanwhile, cook or soak the rice noodles according to the package directions; drain well and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the sesame oil.
3
Add the reserved cilantro leaves, carrots, cucumber, red pepper, bean sprouts and onions; drizzle generously with dressing and toss with tongs to combine. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or chopped salted peanuts and serve.