Rad Na Goong

Ingredients

• 8 oz Fresh Rice Noodles ((uncut if available))
• 1/2 teaspoon Sweet Soy Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Oil
• 6 jumbo Shrimp ((or 1/2 pound protein of your choice))
• 3 cloves Garlic ((rough chopped))
• 1 teaspoon Thai SoyBean Paste
• 1 1/2 cup Vegetables ((carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, or you can do just broccoli or Chinese Gai Lan))
• 1/2 teaspoon Golden Mountain Soy Sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Soy Sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Oyster Sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Sweet Soy Sauce
• 1 teaspoon White Sugar
• 1 cup Chicken Broth ((or vegetable broth))
• 1 tablespoon Corn Starch ((or arrowroot powder))

Instructions

1. 1

   If using a whole sheet of rice noodles, cut the noodle into 1½ inch strips. If using pre-sliced noodles, then simply seperate them.

2. 2

   Add noodles to a steamer and steam for 10 minutes. Or heat the noodles in the microwave for 1 minute increments until soft and pliable.

3. 3

   Once the noodles are cool enough to handle, seperate them from each layer. Add ½ teaspoon of Sweet Soy Sauce to the noodles and toss to coat.

4. 4

   In a non stick skillet, add the rice noodles and pan fry for a couple of minutes to develop some color. Place noodles into serving bowls.

5. 5

   Add cornstarch to chicken or vegetable broth and stir to combine, set aside. Combine all the soy sauces into a small bowl and set aside.

6. 6

   In the same skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Cook shirmp on each side until no longer opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside. See note below if cooking meat.

7. 7

   Add chopped garlic and soybean paste to skillet. Cook for about a minute.

8. 8

   Add vegetables, the soy sauce mixture, and ½ of the broth slurry. Bring heat up to medium high and cook for 3 minutes.

9. 9

   Add the shrimp back to the skillet along with the remainig broth slurry. Continue cooking and stirring until broth thickens. At this point, taste the sauce and adjust seasoning. Keep in mind the flavor will be dependent on the broth used and whether it was low sodium.

10. 10

    The gravy is ready once it is smooth and creamy, it should stick to the back of a spoon. If it's too thick a little more water. Ladle the hot gravy, vegetables, and shrimp over the bowl of noodles.

11. 11

    Serve Rad Na with a dash of ground white pepper, crushed Thai pepper, and chilies in vinegar.