One Dish Pad Thai Recipe - Grit

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound rice sticks (1/4-inch flat rice noodles)
• 1-3/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup Asian fish sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon peanut or canola oil
• 3/4 pound shrimp, peeled
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 piece fresh ginger (1 inch long), peeled and minced
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts
• 2 cups bean sprouts
• 2 scallions, white and tender green parts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lime, cut into wedges