C/w Nana: Lao Fried Noodles (ຂົ້ວໝີ່ = Kua Mii)

Kua Mii (ຂົ້ວໝີ່) is Lao Fried Noodles. Don't confuse this with Pad Thai; it is a very different taste from pad thai. INGREDIENTS 2 pkg Fresh Rice Stick Noodles (16oz each - same as for pho) 5 Shallots 5 cloves Garlic 1 cup Sugar 1 tbsp MSG (optional) 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil 1/3 cup Oyster sauce 1/3 cup Thin Soy Sauce 1 tbsp Black Soy Sauce 1/4 cup Fish Sauce 1 tbsp Ground Black Pepper 1/4 cup water Chopped Green Onion Chopped Cilantro Bean Sprouts, washed and drained Eggs, fried with fish sauce & msg INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SAUCE 1. Mix the Oyster sauce, Thin Soy Sauce, Black Soy Sauce, Fish Sauce Ground Black Pepper, and msg in mixing bowl. ** Taste the sauce and adjust as desired. ** This is enough for 2 pounds of noodles. Halve the ingredients if you don't want more. 2. Set the sauce aside for later. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NOODLES 1. Soak the noodles for at least 30 minutes before cooking. 2 . Heat the oil in a pan on HIGH, then add sugar. ** Keep your eyes on the sugar. Don't let it burn. ** Lower the heat to medium when the sugar starts to melt. ** When it is completely melted and golden brown, the sugar is ready. 3. Add the shallots and green onions. ** Stir until golden brown. ** This takes 3-4 minutes. 4. Add the sauce from the mixing bowl. ** If you are using one pkg of noodles, use only half of the sauce. 5. Add 1/4 cup of water. 5. Add the noodles. ** Turn the heat to HIGH. ** Mix to spread the sauce evenly. ** When the noodles are soft, it's ready. 6. Remove the noodles from the heat. ** Allow the noodles to cool down before adding the veggies. 7. After the noodles have cooled, add the eggs and veggies. ENJOY! If you tried this or any of my other recipes, please post your results on my Facebook fan page at   / cookingwithnana   or on my Google+ page at https://plus.google.com/1140066147833... :: Cooking with Nana: Lao Fried Noodles (ຂົ້ວໝີ່ = Kua Mii) "Ma Der, Ma Der" means "Please come join us" in Lao language. Also follow me on these other Social Networks: FB --   / cookingwithnana   Twitter --   / munsipenbapsi   Instagram --   / cookingwithnana