Description
Silky cold coconut rice noodles showcase tropical Thai flavors with succulent poached shrimp and sweet mango. Zesty Thai chile and fresh herbs create a refreshing summer dish that will transport you to balmy Southeast Asian coastlines.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large cleaned and deveined raw shrimp
- 20 ounces (567 grams) dried thin vermicelli noodles
- 2 large mangoes
- 4 fresh Thai chiles
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 (13 to 14-ounce) (368 to 397 grams) can full-fat coconut milk
- ¾ teaspoon (3.7 grams) kosher salt
Garnish/Optional Heat:
- Red pepper flakes (optional alternative to Thai chiles)
Instructions
- Prepare a pot of salted water and gently poach shrimp by removing from heat, covering, and allowing to cook for 10 minutes until they turn opaque and tender.
- Immediately transfer poached shrimp to a bowl of ice water to halt cooking process, then thoroughly drain and set aside.
- Whisk coconut milk until completely smooth, incorporating salt to create a delicate seasoned dressing.
- Bring the original water back to a rolling boil and cook vermicelli rice noodles precisely according to package directions, ensuring they remain al dente.
- Drain noodles in a colander and rinse under cold running water to stop cooking and cool them down completely.
- Carefully dice ripe mangoes into uniform, bite-sized cubes, creating a vibrant tropical garnish.
- Thinly slice fresh Thai chiles, maintaining consistent width for even heat distribution.
- Distribute cooled noodles evenly among serving bowls, creating a delicate base for the dish.
- Generously drizzle the smooth coconut dressing over the noodles, allowing it to coat them thoroughly.
- Artfully arrange poached shrimp, mango cubes, and sliced Thai chiles on top of the dressed noodles.
- Optional: Sprinkle red pepper flakes for additional heat and visual appeal before serving chilled.
Notes
- Perfectly poach shrimp in salted water by removing from heat and letting them cook gently without overcooking.
- Coconut milk creates a silky, luxurious dressing that coats rice noodles with creamy tropical flavor.
- Chill noodles completely to ensure a refreshing cold dish that’s perfect for warm summer days.
- Balance sweet mangoes with spicy Thai chiles for a vibrant, mouth-watering flavor contrast.
- Prepare ingredients ahead of time for a quick and effortless meal that looks professionally crafted.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg