| 1/2 | lb | Fresh rice noodles cut into 1/2-inch slices, OR- flat dried rice noodles |
| 1 | c | Fresh bean sprouts |
| 1/3 | c | Oil |
| 1 | tb | Minced garlic |
| 4 | tb | Minced shallots |
| 2 | ts | Shrimp paste (kapee) |
| 1 | tb | Chopped dried shrimp (opt.) |
| 10 | md | Shrimp, shelled, deveined OR- substitute pork |
| 3 | tb | Fish sauce (nam pla) |
| 1 | tb | Rice vinegar |
| 2 | tb | Light brown sugar |
| 2 | tb | Tomato ketchup |
| 1/2 | ts | -TO |
| 1 | ts | Chili powder (optional) |
| 2 | | Eggs; lightly beaten |
| | GARNISHES |
| 1/3 | c | Coarsely ground peanuts |
| DIVIDER | | -- (unsalted) |
| 1/2 | ts | Dried red chili flakes (opt) |
| 2 | | Green onions; finely sliced |
| 2 | tb | Chopped coriander leaves |
| 2 | | Limes; cut into wedges |
| 1 | sm | Cucumber; sliced |
