Vegetarian Chow Mein with Shiitake Mushrooms

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12 oz. Chow Mein Noodles

6 Tbs. vegetable oil

3 Tbs. garlic, chopped

8 oz. fresh Shiitake mushrooms, sliced (or 8-10 dried Shiitake mushrooms soaked

in hot water for 1/2 hour and drained)

1/4 cup canned bamboo shoots, drained

1 red or orange bell pepper, thinly sliced

1/2 cup green onion, diagonally sliced

1 cup bean sprouts

Sauce*

 

3 Tbs. soy sauce

1 1/2 tsp. sugar

1/3 cup vegetable stock

1 Tbs. sesame oil

3 Tbs. dry sherry or white wine

*or use 1/4 cup of Shiitake Mushroom Sauce

 

Cook noodles in 3-4 quarts of boiling water for 3-4 minutes until al dente.

Drain.

 

Heat wok or stir-fry pan over high heat. Add in 3 Tbs. oil, garlic, mushrooms,

bamboo shoots, peppers, onion, and bean sprouts. Cook until vegetables are

crisp. Add bean sprouts last. Set aside. Over medium-low heat, add remaining

oil, sauce and noodles. Toss for 1-2 minutes. Add cooked vegetables and toss

until well mixed.