Vietnamese Shrimp Noodle Bowl

This Vietnamese Shrimp Noodle Bowl is like a vacation in a bowl. You guys know how much I adore Vietnamese cuisine—its harmony of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy always makes me weak in the knees. Well, let me tell you, this noodle bowl brings all that goodness right to your kitchen. From the juicy shrimp to the tangy quick-pickled daikon and carrots, each bite is an explosion of flavor and texture. And let’s not forget the Nuoc Cham, that irresistible Vietnamese dressing that ties it all together. Trust me, this is one bowl you won’t want to put down.

• 8 ounces rice vermicelli noodles
• 4 servings cooked shrimp around ½-1 lb.
• 1 cup quick pickle daikon and carrots
• ½ head of cabbage thinly sliced and blanched
• Few sprigs fresh mint

• ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• ½ cup warm water