| 1 | package fresh Oriental-style noodles |
| 2 | tablespoons water |
| 2 | tablespoons cider vinegar |
| 2 | tablespoons packed brown sugar |
| 1 | tablespoon hoisin sauce |
| 1 | tablespoon peanut butter |
| 1/4 | teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional) |
| 1 | tablespoon vegetable oil |
| 3 | green onions, sliced into 1/2-inch lengths |
| 1 | garlic clove, pressed |
| 12 | ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, cut in half |
| 2 | cups bean sprouts |
| 1/4 | cup chopped unsalted roasted peanuts |
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cook's Tips: Oriental-style noodles can be found in the produce section of the grocery store or in specialty Asian food stores. Angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti, cooked and drained, can be substituted for Oriental noodles.