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Put the noodles in a bowl and cover with hot water.
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Let them soak until they are pliable and opaque, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Drain and use kitchen scissors to cut them into about 3-inch lengths.
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For the flavoring sauce:
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In a small bowl, combine 1 1/8teaspoons sugar, the 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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Stir in the garlic and stir-fry just until fragrant, 15 to 20 seconds.
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Stir in the shrimp and pork and stir briefly to break up the meat.
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Sprinkle in the salt and remaining 18 teaspoon sugar.
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Keep stirring until the shrimp and pork have turned opaque, about 3 minutes.
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Add the Chinese chives, and stir well.
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By now, there is so much food in the pan, use 2 cooking utensils to stir and toss the ingredients, ensuring even exposure to the heat, like tossing a big salad.
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When the chives have collapsed by 13 of their original volume, 2 to 4 minutes later, stir in the noodles and mix well.
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When all the ingredients are thoroughly combined, whisk the flavoring sauce again and pour over the mixture.
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Keep stirring and tossing 3 to 4 minutes longer, or until the noodles and chives are soft and cooked.
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Remove from the heat, squeeze juice of 1 lime over the noodles, and mix well to distribute the flavors.
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Arrange noodles on a serving plate.
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Serve with lime wedges.
