Side dishe for 5
Lemongrass Vermicelli Salad
Rice noodles, tofu, vegetables, herbs, and peanuts mix with a sweet, tangy lemongrass dressing for a cool salad.
$9.21for 4 servings
$2.30 per serving$9.21 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: pinchofyum.com
- 25 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ThaiDairy-freeBudgetSide dishesLunchesNo-cookSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 1 | $2.18Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical | 8 oz | $1.44Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.43Typical price |
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 1 | $0.89Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Tofu$0.17/oz typical | 16 oz | $2.72Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.51 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesVinegarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemongrass paste
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp roasted red chile paste
- 1 package (8 oz) vermicelli or thin rice noodles
- 2 large carrots
- 1 cucumber
- 1 cup fresh mint
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 1 lb cooked tofu
Steps
- Soak the vermicelli in hot water according to the package directions, then drain and cool them.
- Whisk the lemongrass paste, minced garlic, fish sauce, vegetable oil, lime juice, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and chile paste in a large bowl.
- Shred the carrots, slice the cucumber, and chop the mint and cilantro.
- Add the noodles, carrots, cucumber, herbs, peanuts, and cooked tofu to the dressing.
- Toss the salad until evenly coated, then let it stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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