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In a large bowl soak the noodles in cold water to cover for 30 minutes, or until they are softened, and drain them well.
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In a small bowl stir together the fish sauce, the ketchup, the vinegar, the brown sugar, and the cayenne.
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3
In a wok or non-stick skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat until it is hot but not smoking, add the eggs, and cook them, stirring, until they are scrambled and just cooked through.
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Transfer the eggs to a bowl and break them into pieces with a spoon.
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In the wok or a large heavy skillet heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat until it just begins to smoke and in it stir-fry the garlic and the shallots until the mixture is golden.
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Add the shrimp and stir-fry the mixture 1 to 2 minutes, or until the shrimp are just cooked through.
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Add the ketchup mixture, the noodles, 2 cups of the bean sprouts, the scallions, and the water and cook the mixture, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and the excess liquid is evaporated.
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Add the egg, toss the mixture well, and mound it on a platter.
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Crush and then sprinkle the noodle mixture with the peanuts and the red pepper flakes and arrange the remaining 1 cup bean sprouts around it.
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If you like, garnish the dish with some chilies, coriander sprigs, and/or lime wedges.
