Stir-fried noodles

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
16ouncesFlat rice stick noodles
4tablespoonsVegetable oil
4Garlic cloves; crushed
1Yellow onion; chopped
poundsPork loin cut into julienne strips
½cupDried shrimp; soaked in: Warm water (for 5 minutes)
2Fresh red chilies cut into julienne strips
1teaspoonWhite sugar
cupFish sauce
1teaspoonSalt
2tablespoonsLime juice
3tablespoonsKetchup
1teaspoonGround black pepper
1poundsFresh bean sprouts washed, drained
4tablespoonsGreen onion, chopped
4tablespoonsFresh coriander, chopped
4tablespoonsRoasted peanuts, crushed

Directions

In a pot of boiling water, drop in the flat rice stick noodles for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent noodles from sticking together. Remove from heat and drain in a colander. Rinse with cold water. Set aside. Heat the oil in a large wok and stir-fry the garlic and onion until golden brown. Add the pork, shrimp in water, and chilies. Stir-fry for 5 minutes and add the sugar, fish sauce, salt, lime juice, ketchup, black pepper, noodles, and bean sprouts.

Stir well for 2 minutes. Transfer to a large serving platter and garnish with green onion, fresh coriander, and peanuts.

(Serves 6-8)

From: stigle@... (Sue Stigleman)