Grilled Meat Vermicelli

• 150g vermicelli rice noodles
• 200g beef, thinly sliced (choose lean options)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce or tamari
• One quarter teaspoon black pepper
• One quarter cucumber, thinly cut
• 1 small carrot, thinly cut
• One quarter cup fresh coriander chopped
• One quarter cup mint leaves chopped
• 1 tablespoon spring onion (for topping)
• 1 tablespoon peanuts (for topping)

For dressing:

• 2 tablespoons fish sauce,
• 1 tablespoon lime juice,
• One quarter cup water,
• 1 clove garlic, minced,
• 1 red chilli, chopped

1. In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with the minced garlic, fish sauce, sugar, soy sauce, black pepper.
2. Let it marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Heat the oil in a grill pan. Grill the marinated meat on each side or until cooked and charred.
4. Meanwhile, cook the vermicelli noodles according to package Method, then drain.
5. To make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, water, minced garlic and chilli.
6. Divide the cooked vermicelli noodles between bowls.
7. Top with the grilled meat, cucumber, carrot, fresh coriander, and mint leaves. Drizzle with the dressing.
8. Garnish with spring onion and roasted peanuts.

Healthy tip: You can replace the beef with your favourite protein or what you have available. Tofu, chicken, fish or prawns all work well and are great options.