Thai Shrimp Rice Noodle Salad

INGREDIENTS

8 oz

vermicelli rice noodles (prepared according to package instructions)

12 oz

raw shrimp (peeled and deveined )

1 tbsp

canola oil

salt and pepper (to taste)

1/2 cup

cucumber (thinly sliced)

1/2 cup

red bell pepper (seeded and thinly sliced)

1/2 cup

shredded carrots

1/4 cup

scallions (minced)

1/4 cup

cilantro (minced)

1/4 cup

lime juice

2 tbsp

tamarind paste

2 tbsp

soy sauce

1 tbsp

brown sugar

1 tbsp

fish sauce

1 tbsp

ginger root (minced)

1 clove

garlic (grated)

1 tsp

sambal oelek (optional )