Tomato & Basil Noodles

Recipe of the Month Winner – September 2004
by Sven Loetscher (Berkley, CA)

Ingredients:

6 oz. Thai Kitchen Rice Noodles (Wide, Stir-Fry or Thin)
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 small green chilies, chopped
1 small onion, thinly sliced
5.5 oz lean minced (ground) pork or chicken
1 small green (bell) pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
4 kaffir lime leaves, finely shredded
1 Tbsp. dark soy sauce
1 Tbsp. light soy sauce
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tomato, cut into thin wedges
2 Tbsp. sweet basil leaves, finely sliced, to garnish

Directions:
Soak the noodles in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Heat oil in a wok and stir-fry garlic, chilies and onion for 1 minute. Stir in the pork/chicken and stir-fry on a high heat for an additional minute. Add the pepper and continue stir-frying for further 2 minutes. Stir in the lime leaves, soy sauces and sugar and cook until meat is thoroughly cooked. Add the softened rice noodles and tomato. Toss well to heat thoroughly. Sprinkle with the sliced basil leaves and serve hot. Serves 3 to 4.