Ingredients

2 ounces cellophane (bean thread) noodles

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon Thai red curry paste

6 ounces roast beef, thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch-wide strips

1 carrot, sliced into ribbons with a vegetable peeler

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

Coarse salt and ground pepper

1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Preparation

Break noodles in half, and cook according to package instructions. Drain noodles, rinse with cold water, and drain again.

In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, oil, sugar, and curry paste. Add noodles, roast beef, carrot, and mint. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Serve, or cover and refrigerate overnight. Sprinkle with peanuts when ready to serve.