Bean Thread Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 ounces bean thread vermicelli
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 cup peanuts, toasted and chopped fine
3 scallions, chopped fine
1/2 small carrot, chopped fine
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped fine
1/8 cup mint, chopped fine

Preparation

Bring a pot of water to boil.
Pour over the vermicelli. Let it sit for a few minutes until it softens and becomes translucent.
Drain water and rinse with cold water.
Allow to drain.
In a small bowl, mix the lime juice, fish sauce and sugar. Microwave for 30 seconds.
Stir to finish dissolving the sugar. Add the sesame oil.
In a serving bowl, combine the noodles, sauce, peanuts, scallions, carrot, cilantro and mint. Mix well to combine.
Taste for seasoning and correct. For a spicy version, mince a jalapeno and add to taste to the sauce to before microwaving.