Shrimp Pad Thai

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (60 ml) chicken broth or water
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) crunchy peanut butter
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) lime juice
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) fish sauce
• 1/2 lb (225 g) raw medium shrimp, peeled and halved lengthwise
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
• 1/2 lb (225 g) wide rice noodles
• 6 green onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 1 tsp (5 ml) sambal oelek
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3 cups (225 g) bean sprouts
• Unsalted peanuts, toasted and chopped (optional)
• Lime wedges (optional)