southeast-asian-rice-noodles-with-calamari-and-herbs-354510.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Cook squid in a 5-quart pot of well-salted boiling water, stirring once, until just opaque, about 1 minute. Transfer with a slotted spoon to an ice bath to stop cooking, reserving boiling water in pot.",
        "Boil noodles in same water until just tender, about 3 minutes.",
        "When squid is cool, transfer to a plate, reserving ice bath, and pat dry.",
        "Drain noodles, then transfer to ice bath to stop cooking. Drain well, then snip with kitchen shears 2 or 3 times.",
        "Meanwhile, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until sugar has dissolved. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined.",
        "Add noodles and calamari to dressing with cucumber, scallions, and herbs and toss well."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1 pound cleaned squid, bodies cut into 1/3-inch-thick rings and tentacles halved",
        "8 ounces 1/8-inch-wide dried rice-stick noodles (rice vermicelli)",
        "6 tablespoons fresh lime juice",
        "1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce",
        "2 teaspoons sugar",
        "3/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes",
        "6 tablespoons vegetable oil",
        "1 Kirby cucumber, sliced into thin half-moons",
        "2 scallions, thinly sliced",
        "1 cup mixed coarsely chopped herbs such as mint, basil, and cilantro"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Salad",
        "Herb",
        "Picnic",
        "Quick & Easy",
        "Dinner",
        "Lunch",
        "Squid",
        "Healthy",
        "Boil",
        "Lime Juice",
        "Gourmet",
        "Pescatarian",
        "Dairy Free",
        "Wheat/Gluten-Free",
        "Peanut Free",
        "Tree Nut Free",
        "Soy Free"
    ],
    "title": "Southeast Asian Rice Noodles with Calamari and Herbs",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/southeast-asian-rice-noodles-with-calamari-and-herbs-354510"
}