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Place the noodles in a bowl and cover with hot tap water.
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Let soak for 15 to 20 minutes, until they are pliable and opaque.
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Drain and use scissors to cut them into 3- to 4-inch lengths.
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To make the flavoring sauce, in a small bowl, combine the sugar, fish sauce, and water and stir to dissolve the sugar.
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Set aside.
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In a wok or large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
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Add the garlic and stir-fry for 15 seconds, or until fragrant.
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Add the shrimp and pork and stir briefly to break up the meat.
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Sprinkle in the salt and sugar.
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Keep stirring, and when the shrimp and pork have turned color, after about 2 minutes, add the Chinese chives.
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Because there is so much food in the pan now, use 2 cooking utensils to stir and toss the ingredients, ensuring even exposure to the heat.
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(Think of tossing a big salad.)
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When the chives have collapsed by one-third of their original volume, after about 3 minutes, add the noodles and combine well.
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When all of the ingredients are well combined, give the flavoring sauce a stir and pour over the mixture.
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Continue stirring and tossing for 2 to 3 minutes longer, or until the noodles and chives are soft and cooked.
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Remove from the heat, squeeze 4 lime wedges (1 lime) over the noodles, and mix well to distribute the flavors.
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Transfer to a serving plate and serve with the remaining lime wedges.
