Recipe for Spicy Sour Thai Noodles

Ingredients:

• 200g rice noodles
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red chili, finely chopped
• 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 lime, juiced
• Fresh cilantro and chopped peanuts for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare Rice Noodles:
   • Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare Sauce:
   • In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, and lime juice. Set aside.
3. Cook Vegetables and Shrimp:
   • In a large pan or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped red chili, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
   • Add shrimp to the pan and cook until they turn pink.
   • Add sliced bell pepper, julienned carrots, and bean sprouts. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender.
4. Combine Noodles and Sauce:
   • Add the cooked rice noodles to the pan with the vegetables and shrimp.
   • Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and toss everything together until well combined.
5. Serve:
   • Once everything is heated through, remove from heat.
   • Serve the Spicy Sour Thai Noodles garnished with fresh cilantro and chopped peanuts.

Enjoy your delicious Spicy Sour Thai Noodles! Adjust the level of spiciness and sourness according to your taste preferences.