===== Vermicelli Bowl =====
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[[Chicken]]\\ 
Prep Time: 35 minutes\\ 
Cook Time: 15 minutes\\ 
Serves: 6\\ 

Chicken Marinade Ingredients:
  * 600-800g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  * 1 stalk lemongrass (paste can be used as alternative)
  * 2 garlic cloves
  * 2 tbsp lime juice
  * 2 tbsp fish sauce
  * 1 tbsp soy sauce
  * 2 tbsp brown sugar
  * 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Nuac Cham (Vietnamese Sauce) Ingredients:
  * 1/4 cup fish sauce
  * 4 tbsp rice vinegar
  * 2 tbsp white sugar
  * 1/2 cup water
  * 2 garlic cloves
  * 1 chilli pepper
  * 3 tbsp lime juice

Noodle Bowl Ingredients:
  * 1/2 tbsp oil
  * 200g vermicelli noodles
  * 1 carrot
  * 1 cucumber
  * 1/2 head iceberg lettuce
  * 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
  * Handful of mint leaves
  * Handful of cilantro
  * Lime wedges (optional)

Lemongrass Chicken Steps:
  - Dice garlic cloves. Peel tough outer layers of lemongrass. Bruise with back of knife and then cut into 1/4" pieces. Substitute with 1 tbsp lemongrass paste if desired.
  - Combine chicken and marinade ingredients and set aside for at least 1 hour to marinade.
  - Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a fry pan (or heat up grill). Remove chicken from marinade shaking off large bits of lemongrass (tough and inedible).
  - Place chicken in the pan (or on grill) and cook each side until dark golden brown and chicken is cooked through, about 6-8 minutes total.
  - Remove from pan, shaking off any remaining lemongrass and set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
  - Cut into thin slices.

Nuoc Cham Sauce Steps:
  - Combine ingreadients and mix well to dissolve the sugar. Adjust to your taste (spiciness, lime, or sweetness).
  - Set aside for at least 20 minutes.

Assembly Steps:
  - Soak vermicelli noodles in hot water for 3 minutes (according to packet instructions), then drain and rinse immediately under cold water to stop them from cooking and to prevent them from sticking together.
  - Divide the noodles amongst the bowls. Top with lettuce, carrot, cucumber, mint leaves, lime wedges, and sliced chicken. Apply Nuoc Cham sauce (about 4 tbsp or to liking).

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