Pad Thai

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 lb. dried rice ribbon noodles
• 2 Tbs. vegetable oil, or as needed
• 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast half, about
• 1/4 lb., cut into strips 1/8 inch thick
• 1/4 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup minced shallot or yellow onion
• 3 Tbs. tomato ketchup or tomato paste
• 2 Tbs. plus 1 1/2 tsp. Thai fish sauce
• 2 Tbs. lime juice or rice vinegar
• 1 Tbs. sugar
• 1 egg
• Large pinch of red pepper flakes
• 4 Tbs. chicken stock
• 1/2 lb. mung bean sprouts
• 6 green onions, including tender green portions,
• cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 carrot, peeled and julienned
• 1/3 cup chopped roasted peanuts
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 lime, cut into 6 wedges