Spicy Vermicelli with Beef
This brightly colored pasta dish is as spicy as it is pretty. Serve it with a salad for a quick dinner.
Yield

4 servings

Time

15 minutes to assemble
15 minutes to cook
Total time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1-8.8 oz box Vermicelli Rice Noodles
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/4 cup oil
1 tablespoon and 2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon and 2 teaspoons Red Curry Paste
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pound ground beef or pork
2 tablespoons Fish Sauce
1-12 oz package cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 bunch scallions, washed and chopped
Optional: chopped cilantro and peanuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. Soak noodles in hot tap water for 1 minute. Cut in half with kitchen shears. Continue soaking until ready to stir-fry, according to box directions. Combine lime juice and sugar. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until soft. Add Curry Paste and turmeric. Stir-fry 1-2 minutes or until dissolved.
  3. Add beef or pork and Fish Sauce. Stir-fry until no longer pink. Add tomatoes, scallions and lime juice mixture. Combine and cook 1 minute.
  4. Drain Vermicelli and add to skillet. Stir-fry until Vermicelli is coated and ingredients are combined. If desired, garnish with cilantro and peanuts. Serve.

Fish Sauce Fish Sauce

Essential for Thai cooking! Also known as seasoning sauce. Thais use this as we use salt, or as other Asian Cuisines use soy sauce.

Red Curry Paste Red Curry Paste

Thai chilies, garlic, lemon grass, galanga ginger and kaffir lime give this popular item fantastic and versatile flavor. Great for meat, poultry, vegetables, or fish.

Vermicelli Rice Noodles Vermicelli Rice Noodles

Our thinnest noodle is great for any dish that calls for Angel Hair pasta.

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