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Ingredients

1 pound dried rice vermicelli 2 cups bean sprouts, divided 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 10 unpeeled, large fresh shrimp 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla) 1 tablespoon Ketchup 2 eggs, beaten 1 tablespoon chopped dry roasted peanuts 1 tablespoon crushed dried shrimp 1 tablespoon chopped green onions 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon chili powder 2 wedges fresh lemon

Nutrition Info

642.2 calories carbohydrate: 103.3 g cholesterol: 175.4 mg fat: 15.6 g fiber: 3.2 g protein: 20.1 g saturatedFat: 2.9 g servingSize: - sodium: 646.9 mg sugar: 5.9 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Place the noodles in a large bowl, and cover with hot water. Soak for 15 minutes. Soak bean sprouts in cold water. Drain just before using.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, and fry until fragrant. Add the shrimp, cook and stir for about 3 minutes. Mix in the sugar, fish sauce and ketchup. Pour in the eggs, and stir for a minute. Add the noodles, stir-fry until they are coated with the sauce. Mix in half of the bean sprouts, and fry until soft.
Place on a serving plate. Set remaining bean sprouts, cilantro and lemon wedges on a separate plate to top individual servings as desired. Sprinkle the noodles with dried shrimp, peanuts, and chili powder. Top with green onion.

4 servings

Try this very popular Thai dish, good for lunch, supper, or anytime you crave something exotic with a little tang!