Vermicelli Shrimp Bowl: The Healthy and Delicious Way to Enjoy Shrimp and Vegetables.

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This Vietnamese-inspired shrimp vermicelli bowl is a delicious and healthy meal perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The bowl is versatile but needs fresh Shrimp, rice noodles, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce (Nước chấm). The Shrimp is steamed, and the vegetables are added to the bowl for freshness. The sauce is made with fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and water, giving the bowl a delicious and flavorful finish. This bowl is sure to please everyone at your table!

Variations:

• You can add other vegetables to your vermicelli bowl, such as shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, or julienned carrots.
• You can add other proteins to your vermicelli bowl, such as grilled chicken, tofu, or beef.
• If you don’t have fish sauce, you can substitute soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce.
• You can also add a splash of rice vinegar to your sauce for extra acidity.

Vermicelli bowls are a delicious and healthy meal option. Vermicelli bowls are a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamins, low in calories and fat.

• Fiber is an essential nutrient that helps keep you full and satisfied after eating. It can also help to regulate digestion and promote gut health. Vermicelli bowls are a good source of fiber, thanks to rice noodles and vegetables.
• Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues and helps keep you full after eating. Thanks to your choice’s protein source.
• Vitamins: Vermicelli bowls are a good source of vitamins, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6. These vitamins are important for vision, immunity, and energy production.
• Calories and fat: Vermicelli bowls are low in calories and fat, making them a healthy weight loss or maintenance option.

Ingredients:

• Extra large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Salt & black pepper
• Chopped lettuce
• Carrots julienne
• Cucumber slices
• Vermicelli or any rice noodles

Here’s my version of Nước chấm, which is non-traditional.

• Water 
• Brown sugar substitute (or regular sugar) LAKANTO 15%OFF (Code: Melshealthybowl)
• Garlic, minced
• Fish sauce
• Lime juice 
• Red chili flakes (I know traditionally it’s with bird’s eye chili, but I checked out three stores near me and could not find any). 

Instructions:

How to Steam Shrimp

1. Add water to the pot. Then add your steamer insert to the pot.
2. Cover and bring water to a boil over high heat. 
3. Then, reduce heat to medium and add Shrimp.
4. Steam the Shrimp for 5-7 minutes or until the shrimp curl and turn bright pink.

How to make Nước chấm

1. Combine fish sauce, your choice of sugar, and water in the skillet. Bring to a simmer and then remove from heat.
2. Let it cool, then add garlic, lime juice, and red chili flakes.

Assemble the Bowl:

1. Cook your rice noodle choice according to the package (set aside).
2. Prep the vegetables, cut the cucumber, chop the lettuce, and julienne the carrots. 
3. To assemble the bowl, add chopped lettuce, cucumber slices, carrots, noodles, and Shrimp, and drizzle Nước chấm and serve immediately.

Tips:

• If you don’t have chili flakes, omit them or add cayenne pepper for some heat.
• Serve with additional lime wedges for garnish.

I consulted my Vietnamese friend Bao about the difference between Nước chấm and Nước mam. He said Nước mam is the pure fish sauce, while Nước chấm is the fish sauce mixed with citrus, sugar, garlic, and chili. And I quote, “Nước chấm on everything.” He also said Nước means water/liquid, and chấm means dipping. 

If you want a delicious and healthy meal, vermicelli bowls are a great choice. They are versatile, easy to make, and packed with nutrients.

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