Phad Thai

Photo: Anonymous

Ingredients

1/2 pound dried rice noodles, ⅛" wide

1 teaspoon paprika

4 slivered green onions

1/2 cup oil

2 eggs

3/4 pound soy bean sprouts

2 tablespoons ground roast chili

3/4 cup roasted peanuts finely chopped

Lime wedges

Warm water

1/2 pound shrimp or chicken or pork

1/4 cup fish sauce

2 tablespoons sugar

2 cloves finely chopped garlic

2 tablespoons white vinegar

Preparation

Soak noodles 30 minutes until pliable and drain (sometimes it takes longer). Mix sauce (sugar, vinegar, paprika and fish sauce). Set aside. Heat wok over high heat and stir fry meat until cooked through. Add noodles. Add garlic and sauce. Tuck eggs under noodles and add oil as needed. Add sprouts and garnish with green onions, peanuts and lime wedges.