Mee Krob (Sweet Thai Noodles)

INGREDIENTS:

1 2-in piece of tamarind pulp 1 Lime (zest only)
Peanut or corn oil 3 1/2 tb Tomato paste
-(for deep-frying) 4 tb Sugar
1/4 lb Dried rice stick noodles 1/4 c Thai fish sauce (nam pla)
6 oz Med shrimp 3 tb Fresh lime juice
- shelled and deveined 4 Green onions; trimmed,
1 Whole boned chicken breast - cut into 1-in lengths
- cut into slices - blanched
4 Shallots; minced 3 tb Fresh coriander leaves
1 tb Minced garlic 1/2 lb Bean sprouts; tails removed
2 sm Serrano chiles - (for garnish)
- finely minced