Mee Krob (Thai Crisp Fried Noodles) Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 6 ounces dried rice vermicelli
• 1 1/2 inches tamarind pulp
• 3 cups peanut oil
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten with a
• 1 pinch salt
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 6 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 fresh red chile, sliced
• 4 ounces boneless pork or 4 ounces chicken, finely chopped (optional)
• 4 ounces shrimp, peeled,deveined and finely chopped (optional)
• 4 tablespoons tamarind juice (see steps 2 and 3)
• 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 4 tablespoons palm sugar or 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons lime zest (preferably kaffir)
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed
• 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
• 1/2-1 cup firm tofu, diced (optional)