Spicy Lemongrass Crab Noodle Salad

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside. (5 minutes)

   ~5 min
2. 2

   Finely mince the garlic and red chili. Thinly slice the white part of the lemongrass stalk. (3 minutes)

   ~3 min
3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice from 2 limes, fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, minced chili, and sliced lemongrass until the sugar is dissolved. This is your dressing. (2 minutes)

   ~2 min
4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, crab meat, chopped mint leaves, chopped cilantro, and bean sprouts. (2 minutes)

   ~2 min
5. 5

   Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture. Gently toss to combine everything evenly. (2 minutes)

   ~2 min
6. 6

   Divide the salad into serving bowls. Garnish with crushed roasted peanuts. (1 minute)

   ~1 min