Spicy Thai Meatballs with Crispy Noodles

Directions

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   Vegetable oil 1 lb Ground pork 1 lg Egg 1/2 c Dry-roasted peanuts, Finely chopped 1/4 c Chopped fresh cilantro or Parsley 3/4 ts Salt 3 3/4

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   cellophane noodles (see note) 1/2 c Chunk-style peanut butter 1 tb Grated lemon peel 1/4 ts Ground red cayenne pepper 1 sm Cucumber,sliced 1

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   saucepan to depth of 1";heat over medium-high heat to 375 degrees.Meanwhile,in large bowl,combine pork,egg,ground peanuts,chopped cilantro a

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   oil;add meatballs.Cook about 12 minutes,turning frequently until well browned on all sides.Add 1 cup water,stirring to loosen brown bits fro

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   Simmer,covered,5 to 10 minutes until meatballs are cooked through

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   Meanwhile,add noodles,a small amount at a time,to hot oil in saucepan

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   cook each batch about 20 seconds until puffed and double in size.Using a slotted spoon,remove noodles to paper towel to drain.When meatballs

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   Note:Cellophane noodles are sometimes called bean thread noodles and can be found in the Oriental sections of supermarkets.