Wifey's Drunken Noodle Recipe

Picture to come the next time she makes it for me.  :-)

Ingredients:

• 1 14-ounce packages 1/4-inch-wide flat rice noodles 
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 12 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped Cayenne peppers
• 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/4 cup San Marzano tomatoes cut into 6ths
• 1 large green bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1/4 cup fresh regular basil leaves

Preparation:

Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, stirring frequently. Drain.

Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cayenne peppers; sautée 30 seconds. Add chicken and next 4 ingredients and sautée until chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add noodles; stir very well to coat noodles in sauce.  Add tomatoes, and green peppers; toss to coat. Transfer to large platter, sprinkle with basil leaves, and serve.

Notes:

1. We often dehydrate our hot peppers to make for easier storage.  To achieve the measurement of cayenne peppers listed above, pull out the needed peppers and placed in a snack bag sealed to keep all air out.  Use the flat side of a meat mallet and pulverize.  Pour out into measuring cup.

2. This recipe is quite simple and forgiving.  Measurements can vary to taste, especially the qty and type of hot peppers for those who don't like things quite as hot.  Can be made relatively mild with more peppers added to individual servings.

3. Why's it called "Drunken Noodle" you may ask?  Because you may become inebriated from all the alcohol you drink trying to consume the fire in your mouth!

Recipe modified from this Epicurious original.