This week’s dish will turn out differently depending on what sort of nam pla or rice vermicelli you use. We tested this repeatedly, changing the amount and ingredients each time. As the noodles ...

For a dairy alternative, Alkhatib thinks a nut milk would bring out the “unctuous nuttiness” of the beloved dish ... a very soupy rice pudding, then swap out the rice for vermicelli ...

Remove from heat and add rice vermicelli. Leave in the water for 3 ... for a filling one-dish meal. With no oil in the dressing, this salad is extremely light — perfect for hot weather.