Ingredients

  • 12 oz. dry egg noodles
  • 8 oz. snow peas
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
  • 2 medium carrots, julienned
  • 2 scallions (white and light green parts), sliced
  • 1/2 cup cashews (optional)
  • 2 Tbs. peanut oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 green chile pepper, seeded and minced
  • 4 oz. fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
  • 3 Tbs. rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
  • 1 Tbs. hoisin sauce

Method

  • Cook noodles according to package directions; drain well.
  • Blanch snow peas in boiling water 1 minute.
  • Drain and refresh in cold water, then pat dry.
  • Transfer to medium bowl.
  • Add carrots and scallions.
  • In medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and chile pepper and cook, stirring often, 30 seconds.
  • Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, 2 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms to bowl with vegetables.
  • Add vinegar, ginger and hoisin sauce to pan and warm through.
  • Pour over vegetables.
  • Add noodles and toss.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.