Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 scallions, trimmed, and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced napa cabbage
  • 1/4 cup sliced celery
  • 1/4 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 1/4 lb vermicelli, cooked

Method

  • In a large heavy skillet heat the vegetable oil until it is hot but not smoking and in it stir-fry the scallions, cabbage, celery and bean sprouts for 3 minutes, or until the cabbage is wilted.
  • Add the sugar, broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil and simmer the mixture, covered, for 3 minutes.
  • Stir the cornstarch mixture, stir it into the vegetable mixture, and bring the liquid to a boil.
  • Season to taste with red pepper flakes. Simmer until heated through and serve over noodles.