Stir-Fried Rice Noodles With Curried Shrimp - America'S Test Kit - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces rice stick noodles (about 1/4-inch thick)
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 onion, thnly sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
12 ounces extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
6 scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths
lime wedge (optional)

Preparation

Cover noodles with boiling water in bowl. Soak until softened but not completely tender, about 15 - 20 minutes. Drain noodles.
Whisk water, 2 T. oil, fish sauce, lime juice and sugar until sugar dissolves.
Heat remaining oil in large nonstick skillet over med heat until shimmering. Cook onion and bell pepper until softened, about 3 minute
Stir in shrimp, garlic and curry powder. Cook until fragrant and shrimp are nearly cooked thru, about 1 minute
Add scallions, softened noodles and fish sauce mixture. Cook, tossing constantly, until noodles are completely tender and shrimp cooke thru, about 2 minutes.
Serve with additional fresh lime wedges, if desired.