Indonesian Noodles W/ Garlic, Sugar Peas & Sprouts

• 1/2 pound soba or udon noodles
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 large sweet onion (like Vidalia), quartered and thinly sliced
• 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger root
• 1/2 pound fresh bean sprouts, trimmed of roots and cut hotizontally in half
• 2 handfuls sugar peas, trimmed but left whole
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
• Hot red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
• Salted sunflower seeds for garnish

1. Bring a large pan of salted water to a full rolling boil, add noodles, reduce heat to a brisk simmer and cook according to package directions. Leave on the al dente side.
2. Heat peanut oil in a large heavy skillet or wok, add onion and garlic and stir-fry over medium heat about 5 minutes or until onion is golden.
3. Add ginger, bean sprouts, sugar peas, soy sauce, and hot pepper flakes if using. Raise heat and stir-fry until vegetables are tender but still a little crisp. You'll know by the bright green color of the peas.
4. Drain noodles and, without rinsing them, immediately transfer to the vegetables. Stir-fry another minute or two (no more); garnish each serving with a sprinkle of sunflower seeds.

udon noodles, peanut oil, sweet onion, garlic, ginger root, bean sprouts, sugar peas, soy sauce, red pepper, sunflower seeds

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/indonesian-noodles-w-garlic-sugar-peas-sprouts-1202738 (may not work)