Bun Bo Xao

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red chili - 1, thinly sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Fish sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges
• 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 - 6 ounces
• Beef sirloin - 8 ounces, 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, garlic, and red chili. Set aside.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
4. Add the beef slices and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until cooked to your desired doneness.
5. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, add the cooked vermicelli noodles and stir-fry for 2 minutes to heat through.
7. Add the prepared dressing to the skillet and toss to coat the noodles.
8. Divide the noodles between serving bowls.
9. Top with the cooked beef, shredded lettuce, cucumber slices, bean sprouts, mint leaves, cilantro, and crushed peanuts.
10. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
11. Enjoy your delicious Bun Bo Xao!