Bean Thread Salad

• 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

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

vermicelli, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, sesame oil, peanuts, scallions, carrot, cilantro, mint

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bean-thread-salad-5288 (may not work)