Bun Tom Xao Salad

Description
Bun Tom Xao is the vietnamese name for Vietnamese Lemongrass Shrimp Salad with Vermicelli. It is the preffered salad in vietnamese restaurants.

Ingredients
Shrimp
 * 6 	ounces shrimp
 * 2 	stalks lemongrass
 * 2 	tablespoons peanut oil
 * 4 	cloves garlic, minced
 * 1/8 	teaspoon red pepper flakes
 * 2 	cups onions
 * 2 	teaspoons fish sauce
 * 1 	teaspoon sugar

Salad
 * 2 	 cups shredded  iceberg lettuce
 * 1 1/2 	cups bean sprouts
 * 1/2 	cup cilantro, sprigs
 * 1/2 	cup basil sprigs
 * 4 	tablespoons chopped peanuts
 * 8 	ounces rice vermicelli
 * 1-1 1/2 cup nuoc nam

Directions
Boil the water, stir in vermicelli, add garlic, lemongrass, red pepper flakes, onions. Prepare a mixture of fish sauce, add shrimp. Add this to other ingredients. Cook noodles and place them over the vegetables.