1 tbsp vegetable oil
14 oz dried rice noodles (not vermicelli)
Fresh lime juice, from 1 large lime
2 tsp soy sauce
½ tsp sugar
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, plus more for noodles
Unseasoned rice vinegar, optional
Julienned crunchy vegetables, such as carrots, radishes, cucumbers, daikon
Fresh tender herbs, such as scallions, cilantro, mint, basil
Crunchy toppings, such as store-bought fried shallots, roasted peanuts, toasted sesame seeds
Lime wedges, for serving
