Vegetarian Chow Mein

• 1/2 lb fresh noodles
• 2 ounces celery
• 2 ounces canned bamboo shoots
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil, for stir-frying
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 small onion, finely sliced
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 lb bean sprouts

1. If you are using fresh noodles, blanch them first in a large pot of boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. If you are using the dried noodles, cook in boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes. Drain the noodles, then put them into cold water until required.
2. String the celery and slice diagonally. Shred the bamboo shoots.
3. Heat a wok or large frying-pan and add the oil. When moderately hot, add the garlic and stir-fry for 10 seconds. Add the onion, celery, and bamboo shoots and stir-fry for about 5 minutes.
4. Drain the noodles thoroughly and put into the wok. Continue to stir-fry for 1 minute then add the rest of the ingredients except the bean sprouts. Continue to stir-fry for another 2 minutes and then add the bean sprouts. Give the mixture a good stir and turn it onto a serving platter.

fresh noodles, celery, bamboo shoots, peanut oil, garlic, onion, soy sauce, soy sauce, fresh ginger, vegetable stock, sugar, bean sprouts

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegetarian-chow-mein-117729 (may not work)