Pad Thai (Fried noodles with shrimp)

1 ounce rice noodles
1/4 cup oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
6 shallots, chopped
1/4 pound fresh large shrimp , peeled and deveined
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 egg, lightly beaten
2-3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 ounce chives, cut into 2 ince lengths
1/4 teaspoon ground dried chile peppers
3 ounces bean sprouts

Garnish: Chinese parsley springs
3 red chile peppers, thinly sliced
1 lime, quarterd

Soak rice noodles in warm water for 15 minutes, drain and cut into 4 inch lengths. In a skillet heat oil, add garlic and shallots and cook until light brown. Stir in shrimp, onion and egg and stir fry for 2 minutes, then reduce heat to medium. Stir i rice noodles, fish sauce, chives and ground dried chili peppers . Add bean sprouts, mix well and cook for 2 minutes. Serve immediately. Garnish with chinese parsley, red chili peppers and lime. Serve for 2-4 people