Saturday, June 03, 2006

Spicy Chow Mein

Spicy Chow Mein

1 1/2 lbs. pre-cooked chow mein noodles
2-3 c. baby bok choy, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
1/2 white onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. chicken or vegetable stock
2 T. roasted peanuts, chopped
1 T. hot sauce
2 T. light soy sauce
1 T. white vinegar
2 tsp. sesame oil
1 tsp. brown sugar
1 T. cornstarch
1 T. vegetable oil

Heat oil in wok or deep skillet to med. heat.

Add onion, celery, bok choy, garlic,
and cook stirring often, for 3-5 mins.

Add stock, soy sauce, hot sauce, vinegar,
sesame oil, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil.

Stir cornstarch into 1 T. of cold water.
Mix this in to the wok.
Stir until the sauce is thickened.
Then turn off the heat.

Meanwhile, loosen noodles with your fingers.
Immerse in boiling salted water for 1 min.,
or until tender.

Drain well, and toss with some sesame oil.

Place noodles on a plate, and spread vegetables over top.

Sprinkle evenly with peanuts.

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