This dish combines delicate rice noodles with a zesty dressing, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. The addition of ginger, chili, and fresh herbs makes it a delightful choice for any meal.
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients (for 4 servings):
- 1 bunch green onions
- 4 sprigs cilantro
- 1/2 small red chili pepper
- 2 cm (0.8 inch) fresh ginger root
- 30-40 g (1-1.5 oz) pine nuts
- 400 g (14 oz) thin rice noodles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 150 g (5 oz) frozen green beans
- 100 ml (3.5 fl oz) water and vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
Cooking Instructions:
Prepare the Ingredients:
Finely chop the green onions, cilantro, chili pepper, and ginger. Toast the pine nuts until golden.
Cook the Noodles:
Pour boiling water over the rice noodles and let them sit for 5 minutes. Drain in a colander.
Make the Dressing:
In a wok, sauté ginger and chili in heated oil for 2 minutes. Add green onions, green beans, water or vegetable broth,
lemon juice, soy sauce, and sugar. After 3 minutes, add the rice noodles and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Serve:
Divide the noodles into bowls, sprinkle with pine nuts, and garnish with cilantro leaves.
Enjoy your flavorful spiced rice noodles! 🍜🌶️🌿