Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 8 minutes
 

You could add to each bowl 1 or 2 nems (spring rolls) reheated in the oven and cut into thirds, as well as 1 or 2 peeled shrimp.

1. Prepare the rice vermicelli according to the package directions.
2. Cut the beef into strips.
3. Peel the cucumber and slice thinly or cut into sticks.
4. Peel and cut the carrots into thin julienne.
5. Drain and rinse the bean sprouts.
6. Peel and crush the garlic.
7. Crush the peanuts with a pestle or the bottom of a heavy glass.
8. Heat the oil in a skillet and stir fry the beef strips for 3 minutes. Add the pepper and nuoc mam.
9. Place the rice vermicelli in a large bowl with the bean sprouts, carrots, cucumber and beef.
10. Pour the nem sauce into a small bowl; add the lemon juice and garlic and mix.
11. Pour the sauce over the mixture and toss gently.
12. Divide the ingredients among small bowls, add the chopped herbs and crushed peanuts and serve immediately.