Vietnamese Salt and Pepper Shrimp Rice Noodle Bowl (Bun Tom Xao) Recipe

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Vietnamese Salt and Pepper Shrimp Rice Noodle Bowl (Bun Tom Xao)
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Directions:

  1. Cook rice vermicelli noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.
  2. Combine 1/2 cup lukewarm water and granulated sugar in a medium bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add lime juice, vinegar, fish sauce, and chiles; set aside.
  3. Combine lettuce, cucumber, and herbs; set aside.
  4. Combine cornstarch, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; stir until well combined. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, and swirl to coat. Add half of shrimp; cook for 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until shrimp are seared. Remove from pan. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to wok; repeat procedure with remaining shrimp. Reduce heat to medium-high. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to wok; swirl to coat. Add onions and garlic; stir-fry 30 seconds. Return shrimp to pan; stir-fry 1 minute.
  5. Arrange about 1 cup lettuce mixture in each of 4 large bowls, and top each serving with about 1 cup noodles and 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts. Divide the shrimp evenly among servings, and serve each with 1/4 cup sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3598.09 Kcal (15064 kJ)
Calories from fat 1434.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 159.42g 245%
Cholesterol 263.03mg 88%
Sodium 10802.17mg 450%
Potassium 3822.99mg 81%
Total Carbs 456.62g 152%
Sugars 61.46g 246%
Dietary Fiber 58.67g 235%
Protein 105.54g 211%
Vitamin C 152.4mg 254%
Iron 35.5mg 197%
Calcium 1003.8mg 100%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 119.4 Kcal (500 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.29g 245%
Cholesterol 8.73mg 88%
Sodium 358.47mg 450%
Potassium 126.87mg 81%
Total Carbs 15.15g 152%
Sugars 2.04g 246%
Dietary Fiber 1.95g 235%
Protein 3.5g 211%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 254%
Iron 1.2mg 197%
Calcium 33.3mg 100%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 84.4
    Points
  • 96
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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