Crazy Chicken - Rice Noodle Stir-fry

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces transparent rice noodles (rice sticks)
• 2 tablespoons thai fish sauce (nam pla)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 3 shallots, sliced 1/8 inch thick
• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/2 cup scallion, green and white parts, sliced 1/8 inch thick
• 1/4 cup thai basil, cut into 1/3 inch ribbons (you can use regular basil)
• 1 lime, quartered, for garnish (optional)
• 4 sprigs thai basil, for garnish (optional)

Recipe

• 1 fill up a large bowl with warm water. add the noodles and soak them until they are tender, about 20 minutes. drain and set aside.
• 2 while the noodles are soaking, you can combine the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar and sambal - in a small bowl. stir until dissolved.
• 3 heat up a wok or large skillet over high heat. add the oil and swirl to coat the pan.
• 4 add the shallots and stir-fry until brown - about 1 minute.
• 5 add the chicken and stir-fry, breaking up the meat, until cooked through - about 3 minutes or so.
• 6 add the noodles and sauce mixture and heat through, stirring.
• 7 add the scallions and basil ribbons and give them a toss.
• 8 garnish (opt.) with the lime wedges and basil sprigs and serve immediately.