Servings: 4

for the sweet garlic lime sauce: subheading: for the sweet garlic lime sauce:
3 cloves garlic 3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup agave or brown sugar ¼ cup agave or brown sugar
1/4 cup fish sauce ¼ cup fish sauce
1/3 cup lime juice ⅓ cup lime juice
1/3 cup vegetable oil ⅓ cup vegetable oil
 
for the bowls: subheading: for the bowls:
Rice Noodles Rice Noodles
Basil, Mint, and Cilantro (plz use all three – they’re so good together!) Basil, Mint, and Cilantro (plz use all three - they’re so good together!)
Serrano Peppers (opt.) Serrano Peppers (opt.)
Chopped Peanuts Chopped Peanuts
Avocado Avocado
Veggies –> like carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, bean sprouts/cabbage Veggies -> like carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, bean sprouts/cabbage
Protein –> like shrimp, tofu, chicken (optional) Protein -> like shrimp, tofu, chicken (optional)

SAUCE PREP: Pulse the sauce ingredients together in a blender or food processor.
NOODLE PREP: Cook your rice noodles by soaking them in boiling water for about 30 minutes. (For hot noodles, after soft, 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.*
VEG PREP: Mince the herbs, slice the serranos, and peel or julienne cut the vegetables.
BOWL PREP: Toss the noodles (hot or cold! your choice, friend) with the sweet garlic lime sauce and all the other ingredients.