Stir Fried Noodles

STIR FRIED NOODLES

INGREDIENTS:

• 150g pack medium egg noodle
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2½ cm piece fresh ginger finely chopped or paste
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped or paste
• 1 large carrot cut into matchsticks
• 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced
• 100g frozen peas
• 2 spring onions finely chopped
• 85g beansprout (optional)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp white wine vinegar

METHOD:

1. Cook the noodles according to pack instructions.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan, then stir-fry the ginger, garlic, carrot, pepper and mangetout, sugar snap or frozen peas over a high heat for 2-3 mins.
3. Drain the noodles thoroughly, add to the pan with the onions and beansprouts, if using, then stir-fry for 2 mins.
4. Mix together the soy sauce and vinegar, stir into the pan, then cook for 1-2 mins. Divide between individual plates or bowls and serve immediately.

Recipe from Good Food Vegetarian Christmas, December 2006