Vegetarian Mi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Noodles)

This was a favorite in the hostel that I lived in and we were lucky enough to have the real stuff in Indonesia. You can just buy the 20cent ramen packets and not use the flavorings. That works just fine, and I recommend the eggs more than the tofu... but whatever floats your boat.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  uncooked  soba noodles (ramen work great and are inexpensive) or 1  lb  any other kind  Asian noodles (ramen work great and are inexpensive)
• 2 -4  tablespoons  peanut oil
• 1  onion, finely chopped
• 3  minced garlic cloves
• 1⁄2 inch gingerroot, peeled and grated
• 2  leeks (green & white parts) or 6  scallions, chopped (green & white parts)
• 1 1⁄2 cups snow peas
• 1 1⁄2 cups mung bean sprouts
• 3  tablespoons ketjap manis (or 3 tbs soy sauce mixed with 1 1/2 tbs brown sugar)
• 1 -2  tablespoon  sambal oelek chili paste or 1 -2  tablespoon cayenne pepper, to taste
• 2  eggs, scrambled (recommended) (optional)
• 1  lb firm tofu, drained and cubed (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare the noodles according to the package directions; drain and set aside.
2. In a wok or large skillet, heat the oil and add the onion, garlic, and ginger; stir fry until the onion is limp.
3. Stir in the leeks or scallions, snow peas, and bean sprouts, and cook until tender-crisp.
4. Then stir in the noodles, kecap manis, and sambal or cayenne.
5. Add the eggs or tofu.
6. Mix throughly until heated through (about 5 minutes).
7. Serve hot.