Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Bun Chay (Vietnamese Noodle Salad) is for Salad.

Bun Chay (Vietnamese Noodle Salad) takes several minutes to prepare.

Bun Chay (Vietnamese Noodle Salad) takes several minutes to cook.

Bun Chay (Vietnamese Noodle Salad) makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Bun Chay (Vietnamese Noodle Salad) are:

4 ounces dried rice sticks or vermicelli

Tofu:
1/2 pound extra firm tofu
Vegetable oil

Greens:
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup mung bean sprouts
1/2 cup julienned cucumber
Large handful of mixed herbs, coarsely chopped or torn (basil, mint, cilantro; if available: rau răm or Vietnamese coriander, ti? t? or Vietnamese perilla)

Sauce:
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons water
1 clove garlic, crushed

2 tablespoons peanuts, chopped

Here is how you make Bun Chay (Vietnamese Noodle Salad):

For the noodles:Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add rice sticks. Stir and cook until noodles are white and tender but still firm, about 3-5 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water, fluffing the noodles to separate the strands. Drain again completely.For the tofu:Cut tofu into bite-size pieces and press between clean kitchen towels or paper towels to rid of excess water. Heat oil in a skillet and fry tofu until crispy and golden. Drain excess oil.For the greens:Prepare the greens and set aside. (May be prepared ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator.)For the sauce:In a small bowl, whisk together ingredients for sauce. Set aside. (May be prepared ahead of time kept in the refrigerator.)To serve:Divide the noodles between two bowls. Arrange greens and tofu on top and garnish with peanuts. Just before eating, drizzle with sauce to taste and toss.Number of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CES0165.

The nutritional information for Bun Chay (Vietnamese Noodle Salad) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 414.3

• Total Fat: 19.0 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 1,056.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 47.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
• Protein: 19.3 g

Bun Chay (Vietnamese Noodle Salad) is Asian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Bun Chay (Vietnamese Noodle Salad) is Vegetarian