SAUCE PREP: Pulse the sauce ingredients together in a blender or food processor.
NOODLE PREP: Cook your rice noodles by soaking them in cold water for about 30 minutes. When they’re softened, transfer to a pot of boiling water for just a minute or two before quickly draining again. This is my preferred method because it prevents them from getting overly sticky.
VEG PREP: Mince the herbs, slice the serranos, and peel or julienne cut the vegetables.
BOWL PREP: Toss the noodles (hot or cold! your choice, friend) with the sweet garlic lime sauce and all the other ingredients.