Nutty Noodles

Created for rsc 2007, this is quick and easy to prepare.

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  ounces  thin  rice noodles, soaked according to package directions
• 1⁄2 lb  chopped beef
• 1  onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1  carrot, shredded
• 4  scallions, chopped, white parts (reserve green parts for garnish)
• 2  teaspoons  peanut oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon curry powder

• sauce

• 1⁄4 cup peanut butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon sambal oelek (to taste)
• 8  ounces coconut milk
• 2  teaspoons  fresh Thai basil

Directions

1. Soak rice noodles according to package directions, drain.
2. In a wok or frying pan heat oil.
3. Add onion, garlic, curry powder, scallions, and stir.
4. Add beef and stir until cooked through. add carrots, cook for 1-2 minutes more, drain excess fat.
5. Mix sauce ingredients in a large glass measuring cup, add to wok,.
6. Cook until heated through.
7. Serve over rice noodles, garnish with scallions.