Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb wide rice stick noodles (banh pho)
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup fresh bean sprout
  • 3/4 cup sliced green onion (1 inch slices)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dry-roasted unsalted peanuts

Method

  • Add noodles to a large bowl; add hot water to cover; let stand 12 minutes or until tender; drain.
  • In a small bowl, combine ketchup, fish sauce, sugar, and pepper flakes; set aside.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
  • Add in shrimp; stir-fry/saute 2 minutes or until shrimp are done; remove shrimp from pan; keep warm.
  • Heat 4 teaspoons oil in skillet over med-high heat.
  • Add eggs; cook 30 seconds or until soft-scrambled, stirring constantly.
  • Add in sprouts, green onions, and garlic; cook 1 minute.
  • Add in noodles, ketchup mixture, and shrimp; cook 3 minutes, or until heated.
  • Sprinkle with peanuts.