Drunken Noodles (Pad Ki Mow)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 clove garlic (minced)
2 small red or green chiles
4 ounces Sen Yai noodles (broad flat rice noodles)
1 small onion, diced
1 medium tomato, diced
4 kaffir lime leaves
6 sweet basil leaves
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 small sweet red or green pepper, diced

In a wok or skillet, heat the oil until a light haze appears.

Add the garlic and chiles, and fry until the garlic is golden brown.

Add the noodles, stir; add the remaining ingredients and stir well until the peppers begin to cook but are still al dente.

Turn onto a platter and serve.

Makes 2 servings.