Bean Thread Noodles with Pickled Vegetables

Name: Bean Thread Noodles with Pickled Vegetables
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 6 ounces wide bean thread noodles; 1 1 small garlic clove, finely grated; 1 1/4 cup fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam); 1 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 2 teaspoons finely grated peeled ginger; 1 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 1 large daikon (Japanese white radish; about 1 pound), julienned; 1 1 English hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 2 large carrots, peeled, julienned; 1 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 1 cup torn fresh cilantro, divided; 1 3/4 cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped, divided; 1 ingredient info: Bean thread noodles and daikon can be found at Asian markets and some supermarkets.

From the kitchen of Carly

Silky bean thread noodles absorb a bright, punchy dressing of fish sauce, lime, and ginger, then toss with crisp pickled daikon and cucumber. Fresh cilantro and crushed peanuts add texture and depth. Make-ahead friendly, naturally.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

16 ounces wide bean thread noodles
11 small garlic clove, finely grated
11/4 cup fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
13 tablespoons fresh lime juice
12 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
11 tablespoon sugar
12 teaspoons finely grated peeled ginger
11/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 large daikon (Japanese white radish; about 1 pound), julienned
11 English hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced
12 large carrots, peeled, julienned
11/4 cup vegetable oil
11 cup torn fresh cilantro, divided
13/4 cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped, divided
1ingredient info: Bean thread noodles and daikon can be found at Asian markets and some supermarkets.

Instructions

Place noodles in a large bowl and add boiling water to cover. Let noodles soak until tender but not mushy, 15-20 minutes; drain. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
Whisk garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, vinegar, sugar, ginger, and pepper in another large bowl. Add daikon, cucumber, and carrots; toss to combine. Let sit 10 minutes.
Add noodles, oil, half of cilantro, and half of peanuts to bowl; toss to combine. Top salad with remaining cilantro and peanuts.
DO AHEAD: Vegetables can be pickled 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.