Vegetable Chow Mein

• 8 ounces Chinese long beans or green beans, cut into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces to yield about 2 cups
• 2 large carrots, peeled, trimmed and cut into matchstick-size pieces
• 8 ounces fresh or dried chow mein noodles
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 large shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce*
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• *Can be found at specialty Asian markets

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2. Add the beans and carrots and cook for 1 minute.
3. Drain and put in a bowl of iced water until cool, about 1 minute.
4. Drain and set aside.
5. Return the water to a boil.
6. Add the noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
7. Drain and rinse with cold water.
8. Pat dry and set aside.
9. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over high heat.
10. Add the noodles, ginger and garlic.
11. Cook for 2 minutes until the noodles are lightly browned.
12. Add the mushrooms, beans, carrots, and water chestnuts and cook for 3 minutes.
13. Add the broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and honey.
14. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir until slightly reduced and thick, about 2 minutes.
15. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
16. Transfer the chow mein to a large bowl and garnish with the green onions before serving.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/vegetable-chow-mein-recipe.html (may not work)