Ingredients

8 ounces dried, wide, and flat rice noodles

2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

3 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced

1 garlic clove, minced

2 large eggs (optional), lightly beaten

1/2 cup fresh cilantro

1/4 cup chopped roasted, salted peanuts

Preparation

Soak noodles according to package instructions. Drain. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, lime juice, and soy sauce.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add scallion whites and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add eggs (if using) and cook, scraping skillet with a rubber spatula, until eggs are almost set, about 30 seconds. Transfer egg mixture to a plate. Add noodles and soy-sauce mixture to skillet; cook, tossing constantly, until noodles are soft and coated with sauce, about 1 minute. Add egg mixture and toss to coat, breaking eggs up gently. Serve noodles with lime wedges, topped with scallion greens, cilantro, and peanuts.