Spicy Vegetable Lo Mein

Submitted by MichelleinHI

"I found this on recipe circus many years ago."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 8 ounces soba noodles (or other flat Asian noodle)
• 2 teaspoons hot chili oil
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 1⁄2 ounces mushroom caps, thinly sliced, stems discarded
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut in short thin strips
• 2 cups chopped bok choy, leaves and stems
• 1⁄2 cup canned vegetable broth
• 6 ounces snow peas
• 2 tablespoons tamari or 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dark-roasted sesame oil
• 1⁄4 cup chopped peanuts (optional) or 1/4 cup cashews (optional)

directions

1. Cook noodles according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, heat hot chili oil in large deep skillet or wok over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; cook 30 seconds.
3. Add mushrooms, bell pepper and bok choy; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add broth and snow peas; simmer until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally 3-5 minutes.
5. Add tamari and vinegar.
6. Drain noodles; add to skillet with vegetables.
7. Add sesame oil; cook 1 minute, tossing well.
8. Sprinkle with peanuts or cashews, if desired.