Thai style fried noodles

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesFlat Thai noodles (gwit dio)
4tablespoonsVegetable oil
½cupPeanuts, crushed
2tablespoonsChopped sweet pickled radish
¼poundsTofu, diced
2tablespoonsSoy sauce
1cupBean sprouts
3tablespoonsSoy sauce
2tablespoonsRed & green chili peppers,
2tablespoonsGarlic, chopped
2teaspoonsSugar
1teaspoonRed pepper flakes
Juice of 1/2 lime
3eachesGreen onions, chopped slivered
Sugar, optional
Lime wedges

Directions

SEASONINGS

CONDIMENTS

Boil noodles in ample lightly salted water for about 7 minutes, or until *al dente*. Drain.

Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the garlic & stir-fry until the colour changes. Add the noodles & stir well. Add all the SEASONINGS & stir-fry for 5 to 7 minutes, being careful not to break the noodles. Transfer to a serving dish & serve the CONDIMENTS in small dishes on the side. You might want to sprinkle some extra sugar on the noodles.

Adapted from Puangkram C. Schmitz & Michael J. Worman, "Practical Thai Cooking".

Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 10-18-94