Ming Tsai's Crazy Chicken-Rice Noodle Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 8 ounces rice noodles
• 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon sambal
• 3 tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil
• 3 shallots, sliced thinly
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1/2 cup scallions, green and white parts, sliced
• 1/4 cup basil , thinly sliced plus more for garnish
• 1 lime, quartered

Directions

1. Put the noodles in a large bowl and pour warm water over them to cover. Let them sit for 20 minutes, until tender, then drain them in a colander.
2. As the noodles soak, whisk the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and sambal together.
3. Set a wok or large skillet over high heat and add the oil. Once it’s hot, add the shallots and stir-fry them for one minute. Add the ground chicken and cook for 3 minutes, stirring the whole time.
4. Add the drained noodles and sauce to the wok, and stir until everything is warm. Add the basil and scallions, give it another stir, and serve.
5. Finish with the lime wedges and basil for garnish.