Lime Noodles with Vegetables, Basil, and Sesame

Course Appetizers

Ingredients in this Recipe

1 1/2 cups fresh mint leaves
1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons grape seed, corn, or other neutral oil
1 pound 1/4 inch wide dried rice noodles, soaked in hot water until softened and drained
1 tablespoon salt, plus more as needed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
10 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 cups fresh basil leaves, preferably Thai
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
3/4 cup white sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
About 1/2 pound assorted vegetables: carrots, parsnips, broccoli (stems are fine), bell peppers, etc., peeled and julienned

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