Chow Mein Over Noodles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. sirloin steak
1/2 c. water
6 c. boiling water
1 c. vegetable oil
1 large onion
1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. soy sauce
1/4 lb. Chinese egg noodles
2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
2 stalks celery
1 (6 oz.) pkg. frozen pea pods, thawed

Preparation

Slice steak across grain into 2 times 1/4-inch strips. Dissolve cornstarch in water and soy sauce.
Place noodles in boiling water; cover and let stand 2 minutes or until softened, but not done.
The noodles cook quickly so watch them carefully. Drain noodles and rinse thoroughly with cold water.
Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet with sloping sides.
Carefully place noodles evenly into skillet and fry about 3 or 4 minutes.
Turn noodles and fry until crisp.
Drain noodles and pat dry.
Place in warm oven while preparing beef.