Stir-Fried Noodles 16 oz flat rice stick noodles 4 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 garlic cloves crushed 1 yellow onion chopped 1 1/2 lb pork loin thin strips 1/2 cup dried shrimp soaked in 1/2 cup warm water (for 5 minutes) 2 fresh red chilies julienne 1 teaspoon white sugar 1/8 cup fish sauce 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon lime juice 3 tablespoon ketchup 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 lb fresh bean sprouts washed, drained 4 tablespoon green onion chopped 4 tablespoon fresh coriander chopped 4 tablespoon roasted peanuts crushed In a pot of boiling water, drop in the flat rice stick noodles for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent noodles from sticking together. Remove from heat and drain in a colander. Rinse with cold water. Set aside. Heat the oil in a large wok and stir-fry the garlic and onion until golden brown. Add the pork, shrimp in water, and chilies. Stir-fry for 5 minutes and add the sugar, fish sauce, salt, lime juice, ketchup, black pepper, noodles, and bean sprouts. Stir well for 2 minutes. Transfer to a large serving platter and garnish with green onion, fresh coriander, and peanuts. (Serves 6-8) Yield: 6