1/2 | lb | Fresh rice noodles cut into 1/2-inch slices, OR- flat dried rice noodles |
1 | c | Fresh bean sprouts |
1/3 | c | Oil |
1 | tb | Minced garlic |
4 | tb | Minced shallots |
2 | ts | Shrimp paste (kapee) |
1 | tb | Chopped dried shrimp (opt.) |
10 | md | Shrimp, shelled, deveined OR- substitute pork |
3 | tb | Fish sauce (nam pla) |
1 | tb | Rice vinegar |
2 | tb | Light brown sugar |
2 | tb | Tomato ketchup |
1/2 | ts | -TO |
1 | ts | Chili powder (optional) |
2 | | Eggs; lightly beaten |
| | GARNISHES |
1/3 | c | Coarsely ground peanuts |
DIVIDER | | -- (unsalted) |
1/2 | ts | Dried red chili flakes (opt) |
2 | | Green onions; finely sliced |
2 | tb | Chopped coriander leaves |
2 | | Limes; cut into wedges |
1 | sm | Cucumber; sliced |