Thai spicy noodles

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesThai rice noodles (banh pho)
4tablespoonsFish sauce (or soya sauce)
4tablespoonsLime juice (lemon juice)
4tablespoonsTomoto puree
4tablespoonsSugar
1tablespoonHot red pepper flakes
½cupGround peanuts
½cupVegetable oil
4eachesCloves of garlic minced
1poundsChicken cut in small pieces
1eachLarge tofu cut in chunks
8eachesVery large tiger shrimp
4eachesEggs lightly beaten
4cupsBean srouts
4eachesScallions, cut 1/2 in pieces

Directions

Ground peanuts for garnish, lemon wedges, cucumber slices and chopped coriander. Soak rice noodles in cold water for two to three hours and drain just before use (or partially cook any other type of thin noodles and allow to cool. Mix together fish sauce, lime juice, tomato puree, sugar and red pepper flakes; set aside. Grind peanuts in food processor (at least half-cup, plus some extra for garnish).

Prepare and assemble all other ingredients. In large wok over high heat, brown the garlic in oil. Add chicken, tofu and shrimp, and saute until lightly browned. Add eggs and continue to stir fry. Add drained rice noodles and dish sauce mixture, continue to stir fry for about 3 minutes. Add peanuts, bean sprouts and scallions, and continue to stir fry for another 2 minutes. Sprinkle with more ground peanuts. Serve immediately with lemon wedges, cucumber slices and corriander.