Spicy Rice Noodles (drunken noodles)

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• Vegetable oil 1 oz
• Minced garlic ½ tbsp
• Choice of meat/seafood/poultry 4-6 oz
• Crushed red pepper 1 tbsp
• Broccoli florets 1 cup
• White cabbage 1 cup
• Carrots ½ cup
• Wide Rice Noodles 8 oz
• Thai Place Stir Fry Cooking Sauce 3 ½ tbsp
• Sugar 1 tsp
• Fresh basil leaves 1 oz
• Bean sprouts 3 oz

Instructions:

*Cook the wide rice noodles in boiling water until soft and drain. Set aside for Step 2. - Optionally, you can soak the noodles in cold water for 2 hours, or longer, until soft, and then boil for 1-2 minutes. (Skip this step if using fresh noodles)

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Stir fry the minced garlic and crushed red pepper together until aromatic but not burnt. Add the meat and vegetables and cook until hot.
2. Add the noodles and all remaining ingredients. Continue to cook until the liquid is absorbed and all ingredients are hot.
3. Add the bean sprouts and fresh basil leaves. Toss together and serve.