Pad Thai Pseudo-Vegetarian Style

Directions

1. 1

   1/4 c Thai fish sauce 1/4 c White vinegar

2. 2

   plus: 2 tb White vinegar 4 tb Sugar (less if desired) 1 ts Paprika 8 oz Thai rice noodles -- (about 1/4" thick) 8 oz Tofu 2 tb Dried shrimp

3. 3

   Grind in a coffee grinder or spice mill.] Instructions: ============= Combine first four ingredients and let sit until sugar dissolves

4. 4

   Soak rice noodles/sticks in warm water until they are soft but don't disintegrate when pressed, about 40 minutes

5. 5

   Drain tofu by wrapping it in a clean towel and pressing with a large can of tomatoes, about 30 minutes

6. 6

   Cut into 1/4 inch cubes

7. 7

   Rinse dried shrimp in water and drain

8. 8

   Put oil in wok, heat to medium, put in crushed garlic