Crispy Fried Noodles -

4 oz Rice vermicelli

--SYRUP-- 1/4 c Water

1/4 c Tamarind water -

-- juice 4 tb Sugar

--SEASONINGS-- 1/4 c Vegetable oil

2 tb Onions, chopped

1 tb Garlic, chopped

1 tb Tomato paste

3 tb Soy sauce

--TO FINISH-- 1/2 c Bean sprouts

1 tb Cilantro leaves, chopped

2 ea Green onions, diced

1 ts Red pepper flakes, optional

1 tb vegetable oil in a wok or skillet. Add the onion & garlic & stir-fry until lightly browned. Add the tomato paste & soy sauce & stir-fry a further

3 minutes. Clean the bean sprouts & remove the roots if you want. Place the noodles in a large bowl & pour the SYRUP & SEASONINGS mixture over them at once & mix thoroughly with your hands. Add the bean sprouts, cilantro & green onions & mix again, being careful not to break the noodles into too small pieces. Sprinkle with the red pepper flakes if desired & serve with the lemon wedges.