2 large red chillies, finely chopped
2 cucumbers, halved and thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
3 tbsp lime juice
small handful fresh mint leaves
4 spring onions, sliced finely
200g/7oz vermicelli rice noodles
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp cashews, crushed
3 tbsp caster sugar
3 tbsp fish sauce
2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
8 chicken thighs, bone and skin removed