Ingredients

  • 150 g pork fillets, cut into thin strips (chicken breast is a fine substitute)
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 10 large green shrimp, halved lengthwise (frozen ones, thawed, are fine)
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed (I use 2-3) (optional)
  • 1 egg, beaten (I use 2)
  • 150 g flat rice noodles (preferably Banh Pho)
  • 1 dash white pepper
  • 250 g bean sprouts, washed and drained
  • 12 cup spring onions or 12 cup shallot, chopped finely
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste
  • 1 12 tablespoons palm sugar or 1 12 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 12 teaspoons lightly packed dry shrimp, ground in mortar and pestle
  • 1 tablespoon sour shrimp paste
  • 14 cup roasted peanuts
  • chopped coriander
  • fresh limes or lemon wedge
  • shredded spring onions or shallot

Method

  • Soak noodles in hot water while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
  • Prepare the ingredients and place near the wok.
  • Heat the wok on medium heat and lightly fry the pork.
  • When half cooked, add the prawns and garlic.
  • Stir-fry until pork and prawns are cooked.
  • Add beaten egg to the mixture, stirring for about 30 seconds.
  • Turn heat to high and add drained noodles and combined seasoning.
  • Sprinkle in the white pepper and chilli powder.
  • Toss to combine, reduce heat and allow to cook undisturbed for approximately 2 minutes, turning once.
  • Push noodles to the back of the wok and add sprouts and spring onions, tossing the noodles on top and allowing them to cook for approximately 1 minute.
  • Stir well and serve garnished with peanuts, spring onions, coriander and lime/lemon wedges.
  • Note: the lime/lemon juice takes some of the heat out of the chili!