Sweet Thai Noodles

Ingredients

  • 1/2 bag (8 oz) A Taste of Thai Thin Rice Noodles, soaked according to directions
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2 tablespoons A Taste of Thai Fish Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons A Taste of Thai Garlic Chili Pepper Sauce
  • 2 limes, (2 tablespoons juice & 4 wedges)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 3 large cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 4 scallions, chopped (white & light green parts separated from dark green parts)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Optional: One half pound deveined shrimp, ground turkey, or pork may be added with the garlic and scallions. Just stir-fry until cooked through, and proceed with recipe.

The combination of brown sugar and Garlic Chili Pepper Sauce makes a sweet and savory noodle. It’s a fast and delicious side dish that is easily doubled and tripled if you’re feeding a crowd.

Time

  • 20 minutes

Yield

  • 4 servings

Directions

  1. For sauce; whisk together brown sugar, Fish Sauce, Garlic Chili Pepper Sauce and lime juice. Set aside.
  2. In wok or large skillet, heat oil over a high heat. Add garlic and white parts of scallions. Stir-fry 2 minutes until soft but not brown, then push to one side of skillet. Add eggs and scramble quickly.
  3. Drain Rice Noodles and add to skillet with reserved sauce. Stir-fry 1 minute coating noodles well.
  4. Add bean sprouts and cilantro. Stir-fry until ingredients are mixed and noodles are firm but tender. Serve hot, garnished with scallion greens and lime wedges.