Crazy Chicken–Rice Noodle Stir-Fry
From: Ming Tsai
Ingredients:
8 oz rice noodles (rice sticks)
2 T. Thai fish sauce
2 T. fresh lime juice
1 t. sugar
1 T. Spicy Sambal
3 T. canola oil
3 shallots, sliced 1⁄8 inch
1 lb. ground chicken
1⁄2 cup scallions, sliced
1⁄4 cup basil leaves, thinly cut
1 lime, quartered, for garnish
4 sprigs of basil for garnish
Method:
- Fill a large bowl with warm water. Add the noodles and soak until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and sambal, and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Heat a wok or large, heavy sauté pan over high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the shallots and stir-fry until brown, about 1 minute. Add the chicken and stir-fry, breaking up the meat, until cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- Add the noodles and sauce mixture and heat through, stirring. Add the scallions and basil ribbons and toss well. Garnish with the lime wedges and basil sprigs and serve immediately.