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Becky Leppard wrote:

> > I asked if any of you knew the name of the chinese rice noodle dish and
> > if you had a recipe.  Thanks to all of you who responded.  I got many
> > different names and looked on the net for recipes.  There is a huge
> > variety out there.
> >
> > CHOW FUN is the rice noodle dish that most think of.
> >
> > next time ask for beef chow foon
> >
> > It's called Mey fun
> >
> > The one's I've found best and easiest to get in FL are from THAI
> > Kitchen - they make a few varieties and may be found at Publix
> > stores- gotta watch the soy flavorings in the packet, though- I use
> > a rice based soy from Tree of Life called TAMARI made in Japan found
> > at health food stores.
> >
> > Basically, you make a broth.
> >
> > You have cooked and /or uncooked veggies, herbs and spices and
> > stuff.  You immerse the rice noodles in boiling water for 10-15
> > seconds, in a strainer.  In a bowl put the noodles, then the veggies
> > and flavourings, then pour the broth over top.
> >
> > This was the best explanation I got as how to make the dish:
> >
> > I make a dish like this, thrown together with no recipe - but I will
> > explain it:
> >
> > Chop up cooked meat leftovers, or saute some raw chicken breast or
> > whatever in a bit of oil. Set aside in a plate.
> >
> > Saute whatever veggies you have around the house- start with the
> > harder ones like carrots/ shredded cabbage. Bean sprouts would go
> > last. I also saute in some fresh grated ginger or some chopped
> > candied ginger.
> >
> > Add in the meat to the veggies.
> >
> > Cook the rice noodles in boiling water, following package directions-
> > they cook fast. Drain.
> >
> > For the sauce, I put some soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar and water
> > in a measuring cup- don't forget the water or it will be too strong.
> >
> > Then I toss the veggies, meat, sauce, and noodles together and
> > serve.  Some variations: add some corn starch to the sauce mixture
> > if you like a thicker sauce- mix a T with a couple of T liquid to
> > make a paste first, then stir paste into the cold sauce mix before cooking.
> >
> > You could use powdered ginger in the sauce.
> >
> > Top with chopped peanuts or green onions.
> >
> > You could cook with some garlic or red pepper flakes.
> >
> > Use tofu instead of meat- or in addition to meat.
> >
> > Every time I make it it is different.
> >
> > I use rice noodles (or "rice sticks" as they are called) all the
> > time as a substitute for spaghetti. In fact I now prefer them. So
> > where ever something callsf or "pasta" substitute the rice noodles
> >
> > Here is a web site from Thai Kitchen with lots of recipes
> >
> > http://www.thaikitchen.com/recipes/noodles/padThaiAmerican.html
> > click on the arrow for more recipes.

> >>ll,
>
> Hope this helps,
> Becky in FL