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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
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6 ounces hearts of Romaine and/or Little Gem lettuce
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 shallot, thinly sliced
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1/3 cup sliced green onions
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce, or more to taste
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2 teaspoons tamarind paste
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1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
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2 teaspoons Asian style ground chili sauce (such as Sambal Oelek)
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2 teaspoons Sriracha hot sauce
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4 ounces dry spaghetti
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lime wedges (optional)
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1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Directions
Slice lettuce crosswise into 1-inch strips and transfer into a large bowl.
Add vegetable oil to a large skillet, and place over medium-high heat.
When the oil is hot, add shallots, green onions, and garlic, and cook and stir until shallots start to turn translucent, about 2 minutes.
Add brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, tamarind paste, soy sauce, chili sauce, and Sriracha, and stir to combine. As soon as the sauce starts to boil, turn off heat and set aside until needed.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until barely tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes, or about 30 seconds less than package directions.
Use tongs to transfer noodles into the pan of sauce, and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat for about 30 seconds.
Transfer noodles and sauce to the bowl of lettuce, and toss until everything is evenly combined, about 1 minute, or longer if you prefer the lettuce more wilted.
Serve with fresh lime, more hot sauce, and freshly chopped cilantro if desired.
John Mitzewich
Chef’s Note:
How sweet, sour, spicy, and salty this dish is, is up to you. More fish sauce can be added for a saltier, more intense version, but if you’re new to using an Asian fish sauce be careful, and start slowly. You can always add more to the finished noodles. Same goes for the tamarind, and the spicy ingredients.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
532
Calories
22g
Fat
75g
Carbs
11g
Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
532
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
22g
28%
Saturated Fat
2g
9%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
1044mg
45%
Total Carbohydrate
75g
27%
Dietary Fiber
6g
21%
Total Sugars
25g
Protein
11g
22%
Vitamin C
15mg
17%
Calcium
101mg
8%
Iron
4mg
22%
Potassium
665mg
14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
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