Dinner for 3
Spring Roll Noodle Bowls
Rice noodles and fresh vegetables come together with shrimp, herbs, peanuts, and a sweet garlic lime sauce.
Typical price
$18.48for 4 servings
$4.62 per serving$18.48 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
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
VietnameseDairy-freeDinnersSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical | 7.5 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Jalapeno peppers$0.25 each typical | 1 | $0.25Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 2 | $2.58Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 1 | $0.89Typical price |
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $4.00Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.86 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
VinegarSugar and brown sugarAsian sauces and pastesOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup agave or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 7 1/2 oz rice noodles
- 1/4 cup each of basil
- 1 serrano pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 2 avocados
- 2 carrots
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cucumber
- 1 lb shrimp (optional)
Steps
- Soak the rice noodles in very hot water for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender, then drain them.
- Whisk the garlic, rice vinegar, agave or brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, and vegetable oil in a small bowl.
- Slice the carrots, red bell pepper, cucumber, avocados, and serrano pepper, then chop the basil.
- Cook the optional shrimp in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, until they reach 145 F and turn opaque.
- Divide the noodles among bowls and top with the vegetables, basil, peanuts, avocado, and shrimp if using.
- Pour the sauce over the bowls and toss gently before serving.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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