Because it keeps well, this sauce was traditionally used by travelers.

Heat the oil in a large skillet to 375øF. Deep-fry the fish fillets until very crispy and golden brown.
Charcoal-broil/grill the chilies, garlic and shallots until their outsides are charred. Remove the garlic and shallot skins.
Place the fried fish, chilies, garlic and shallots in a mortar and mash with the pestle until smooth, or use the blender.
Place the shrimp paste, fish sauce and palm sugar in a small saucepan and cook for about 15 minutes on medium-high heat, so that the mixture is reduced to a paste.
Thoroughly combine the mashed ingredients with the reduced sauce ingredients. Store in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and use as a dipping sauce or for cooking

From: http://www.bangkok.com/larry/index.html
Posted By: Randy, rock4u@rocketmail.com
Post Date: Sun, 10 May 1998

Pre-soak the noodles for at least 30 minutes in room temperature water. They should be soft yet firm.

Heat and season the wok. Add the Shrimp and grill for 90 seconds. Add the Eggs. When the eggs are not quite finished, add the Noodles, Sugar, Peanuts, Turnips and Paprika. Stir Fry for approximately 45 seconds or until all ingredients are mixed together and the noodles are wilted. Add the Fish Sauce, Oyster Sauce and vinegar. Follow with the Bean Sprouts, Green Onions and Red Chili. Stir fry quickly ensuring everything in mixed together. If you like wet noodle dishes de glaze with 5 oz. water stock. If you like firmer dry noddles de glaze with only 2 oz. water stock.
Place on Serving plate and garnish with more Bean Sprouts and a Lemon wedge.

From: http://www.bangkok.com/larry/index.html
Posted By: Randy, rock4u@rocketmail.com
Post Date: Sun, 10 May 1998