Bun Bo Xao

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Red chili (1, finely chopped)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Sugar (1 tablespoon)
• Fish sauce (3 tablespoons)
• Lime (1, juiced)
• Peanuts (1/4 cup, crushed)
• Cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Mint leaves (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Bean sprouts (1 cup)
• Cucumber (1, thinly sliced)
• Lettuce (2 cups, shredded)
• Vermicelli noodles (8 ounces)
• Beef sirloin (1 pound, thinly sliced)

Instructions

1. Cook the vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, lime juice, and chopped red chili to create the dressing. Set aside.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.
4. Add the beef slices to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the beef is browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add the cooked vermicelli noodles and stir-fry for about 2 minutes to heat through.
6. Pour the prepared dressing over the noodles and toss to coat evenly.
7. Divide the noodle mixture between serving bowls.
8. Top each bowl with the cooked beef, shredded lettuce, cucumber slices, bean sprouts, fresh mint leaves, chopped cilantro, and crushed peanuts.
9. Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.
10. Enjoy your delicious Bun Bo Xao!