Saigon Shrimp with Rice Sticks and Nuoc Cham Sauce

Many of the classic flavors and ingredients of Southeast Asia come together in this bowl. To be politically correct, I guess I should rename this Ho Chi Minh City Shrimp. The sauce is a favorite that I make up in larger batches and often toss with cooked thin noodles like Japanese somen for a quick small meal. Rice sticks, which are made from rice flour, come in a variety of widths and lengths. While the widest varieties need cooking like other dried noodles, the very fine ones are typicall