Step 1

Pulse the sauce ingredients together in a blender or food processor.

Step 2

Cook your rice noodles by soaking them in cold water for about 30 minutes. When they’re softened, transfer to a pot of boiling water for just a minute or two before quickly draining again. *This is my preferred method because it prevents them from getting overly sticky.*

Step 3

Mince the herbs, slice the serrano pepper, and peel or julienne cut the vegetables.

Step 4

Cook your shrimp, tofu, or chicken if you’re adding that in.

Step 5

Toss the noodles (hot or cold! your choice, friend) with the sweet garlic lime sauce and all the other ingredients.