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Thai Fried Noodles 2 Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time1 hr 10 minsTotal Time1 hr 25 mins

?Thai fried noodles are a popular dish in Thailand made with rice noodles, vegetables, and protein- typically chicken, shrimp, or pork. The dish is typically stir-fried with a sauce made with oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar.

 rice noodles - cut about 1/8 inch wide, OR-
 1 lb Flat rice noodles - (fresh or dried)
 ¾ c Fish sauce; -OR-
 6 tb -Soy sauce
 4 ts Rice wine vinegar OR- distilled white vinegar
 2 tb Sugar
 4 ts High-quality paprika; -OR-
 ¼ c -Catsup or Tomato paste
 ½ c Vegetable oil OR more if needed
 8 oz Boneless pork OR- boned
 2 tb Minced or pressed garlic
 2 ts Ground dried red hot chili, OR-
 1 tb Minced fresh hot chile
 4 Eggs; lightly beaten
 8 oz Medium-sized shrimp - shelled and deveined, - tails left intact
 10 oz Fresh bean sprouts
 3 Green onions; thinly sliced
 ½ c Chopped dry-roasted peanuts - (unsalted)
 ¼ c Chopped fresh cilantro
GARNISH:
 minced dried shrimp
 cilantro sprigs
 or lime wedges
1

In a bowl, cover the noodles in lukewarm water and let stand to soften, about 15 minutes for fresh noodles or about 30 minutes for dry noodles. Drain and cut into 6-inch lengths, if desired. Set aside.

2

In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, vinegar, sugar, and paprika, catsup, or tomato paste. Set aside.

3

Heat a wok or saute pan over high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the pork or chicken, garlic, and chili and stir-fry for 1 minute. Stir in the drained noodles and the reserved fish sauce mixture and stir-fry about 30 seconds. Push the noodles to one side, pour in about a tablespoon more oil, if necessary, and add the eggs; cook just until slightly set, then break them up. Add the shrimp and stir-fry just until they turn pink. Add most of the bean sprouts, the green onion, and 1/4 cup of the peanuts and stir-fry until the sprouts and onions are crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving plate.

4

Sprinkle with the chopped cilantro, remaining 1/4 cup peanuts, and dried shrimp. Garnish with the remaining bean sprouts, cilantro sprigs, and lemon or lime wedges, and serve immediately. Diners squeeze lemon or lime juice to taste.