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Ming Tsai's Crazy Chicken-Rice Noodle Stir-Fry Recipe

Ming Tsai's Crazy Chicken-Rice Noodle Stir-Fry Recipe
  • Category

    Stir Frying

  • Cusine

    American

Ingredients

8 ounces rice noodles

2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 teaspoon sugar

1 tablespoon sambal

3 tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil

3 shallots, sliced thinly

1 pound ground chicken

1/2 cup scallions, green and white parts, sliced

1/4 cup basil , thinly sliced plus more for garnish

1 lime, quartered

Directions

Add the noodles to a large bowl. Cover with warm water. Set aside for 20 minutes, until the noodles are tender. Drain them in a colander. While the noodles are soaking, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and sambal. Place a work or a large skillet over high heat. Pour in the oil. When hot, add the shallots and stir-fry for one minute. Dump in the ground chicken, and, stir constantly, cook for 3 minutes. Add the drained noodles and the sauce to the wok. Stir until they are warm. Then toss in the basil and scallions, stir again and serve. Garnish with the lime wedges and basil.