WackieJackie's Drunken Noodles

WackieJackie writes: "There isn't a drop of alcohol in this, the name refers to how much you'll want to drink to combat the heat. I suggest a sweet sparkling wine, or a good cold beer." She also comments, "I think I prefered it with the chicken breast chunks, but just barely. This really is hot, it left my lips burning, but it's very good and easy to make."

• 2 14oz packages 1/4 inch wide flat rice noodles
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 12 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh Thai chiles
• 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken (I've also used boneless chicken breast, cut in to small chunks)
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 1/4 cup black soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 4 large plum tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 4 Anaheim chiles cut into strips
• 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves (or regular basil leaves)

Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm, stirring frequently. Meanwhile, heat oil in a heavy large (seriously, huge pot) pot over medium high heat. Add garlic and Thai chiles; saute for about 30 seconds. Add chicken, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar, and saute until chicken is cooked through. Add noodles, tomatoes, and Anaheim chiles, toss to coat and heat. Transer to a large platter, sprinkle with basil leaves and serve.

Makes 6 servings