Shrimp and Noodle Stir Fry

• 6 ounces bean thread noodles (preferably 1/8 to 1/4 inch wide)
• 3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
• 12 fresh shiitake mushrooms, coarse stems removed and caps halved
• 4 heads baby bok choy (1pound total), leaves removed and bulb cut into thin wedges
• 4 scallions, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
• 1 pound large shrimp, shelled
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
• 1 small jicama (1 pound), peeled and cut into 2-inch-long julienne
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• Accompaniment: lime wedges

1. Soak noodles in cold water to cover 15 minutes.
2. Drain and cut in half with scissors.
3. Heat a wok or large heavy skillet over high heat until a bead of water dropped on cooking surface evaporates immediately.
4. Swirl 1 tablespoon peanut oil in wok to coat evenly and heat until just smoking.
5. Stir-fry onion, ginger, and red pepper flakes 1 minute.
6. Add mushrooms and stir-fry until just tender, about 2 minutes.
7. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and season with salt.
8. Swirl another tablespoon peanut oil in wok to coat evenly and heat until just smoking.
9. Stir-fry bok choy until barely tender, then add scallions and salt to taste and stir-fry until bok choy is crisp-tender.
10. Add to mushroom mixture.
11. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt.
12. Swirl remaining tablespoon peanut oil in wok and heat until just smoking.
13. Stir-fry shrimp 2 minutes, or until just cooked through, and transfer to bowl with vegetables.
14. Add broth and garlic to wok and bring to a boil.
15. Stir noodles into broth and boil until tender and most of broth is absorbed, 4 to 5 minutes.
16. Return shrimp and vegetables to wok and stir-fry until heated.
17. Stir in sesame oil, jicama, and salt to taste.
18. Serve stir-fry sprinkled with cilantro leaves.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/shrimp-and-noodle-stir-fry-103376 (may not work)