| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 25 min |
| Prep: | 24 min |
| Cook: | 1 min |
| Yield: | 8 servings |
Instructions
- You’ll need a 2-quart bowl or small trifle dish for these dips. Scoop them out with a big spoon; each dip serves about 8.
- Fried Noodles
- Heat 2 inches of peanut oil in a saucepan until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F. Fry 1/2 ounce broken thin rice noodles in batches until they puff, 15 seconds. Drain on paper towels. (Or use chow mein noodles.)
- Herb Salad
- Toss 1/4 cup each chopped mint, cilantro and scallions with 2 teaspoons lime juice, and salt to taste.
- Spicy Cucumber
- Toss 1/2 diced cucumber with 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet Thai chili sauce.
- Peanut Sauce
- Pulse 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons coconut milk,1 tablespoon each soy sauce and rice vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled ginger, 1 teaspoon each Sriracha and honey, and the juice of 1/2 lime in a food processor until smooth.
- Rotisserie Chicken
- Shred 1 cup (skin removed).
- Carrots
- Shred 1 cup (about 3).
- Coconut Dressing
- Pulse 3 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, 1/4 cup coconut milk, the grated zest and juice of 1/2 lime and salt to taste in a food processor until smooth.
Reviews
I prepared this for one of the appetizers for Super Bowl Sunday. It was a hit! The peanut sauce was amazing, the mint added a perfect layer of flavor. Great mix of textures. I sent home recipes with everyone! Simple, full of flavor, and beautiful as well. I will make it again.