Bun Dau Mam Tom

Ingredients - Serves 2

• Water - 1/4 cup
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Chili peppers - 2, sliced
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges
• Fermented shrimp paste (mam tom) - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh herbs (mint, perilla, lettuce) - A handful
• Fried tofu - 200g
• Rice vermicelli noodles - 200g

Let's Get Started

1. Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the fermented shrimp paste, minced garlic, sugar, fish sauce, and water to make the dipping sauce.
3. Slice the fried tofu into bite-sized pieces.
4. Arrange the cooked rice vermicelli noodles, fried tofu, fresh herbs, and sliced chili peppers on a serving plate.
5. Serve the bun dau mam tom with the dipping sauce, lime wedges, and additional fresh herbs on the side.
6. To eat, take a small amount of noodles, tofu, and herbs, dip them into the shrimp paste sauce, and enjoy!

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Main Course
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Calories: 500
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 70g
• Protein: 20g
• Sodium: 1500mg
• Sugar: 5g