Pad Thai

INGREDIENTS

• 4 ounces wide rice noodles or linguine
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon seedless tamarind paste*
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 to 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
• 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon stir-fry oil or vegetable oil, divided
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 pound peeled and deveined shrimp with tails
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 carrots, cut into thin strips
• 3 green onions, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup very lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
• Lime wedges