Asian Deli Noodles

Ingredients

500g rice noodles
½ cup roasted peanuts
2 finely-chopped spring onions
¼ cup fresh coriander
1 large handful mung bean sprouts
½ cucumber (cut into small batons)
1 diced red pepper
finely-chopped red onion (optional)
grated carrot (optional)

Dressing

1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tsp sesame seeds
1 crushed red chilli (seeds removed)
4 cloves garlic
juice of 2 lemons
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce

1. In a medium-sized saucepan, bring some salted water to the boil and cook the noodles according to the manufacturer's instructions. When cooked, drain the noodles under cold running water to cool. Drain and set aside.
2. Mix together all the dressing ingredients. In a mixing bowl, add the cooled noodles then pour the dressing over the top. Mix well and stir in the veggies.
3. Garnish with sesame seeds and peanuts.

(recipe source: Annabel Langbein with minor changes)
(photo source: eatyourbooks.com)