Vegetarian Chow Mein - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb fresh noodles
2 ounces celery
2 ounces canned bamboo shoots
2 tablespoons peanut oil, for stir-frying
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 small onion, finely sliced
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
3 tablespoons vegetable stock
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 lb bean sprouts

Preparation

If you are using fresh noodles, blanch them first in a large pot of boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. If you are using the dried noodles, cook in boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes. Drain the noodles, then put them into cold water until required.
String the celery and slice diagonally. Shred the bamboo shoots.
Heat a wok or large frying-pan and add the oil. When moderately hot, add the garlic and stir-fry for 10 seconds. Add the onion, celery, and bamboo shoots and stir-fry for about 5 minutes.
Drain the noodles thoroughly and put into the wok. Continue to stir-fry for 1 minute then add the rest of the ingredients except the bean sprouts. Continue to stir-fry for another 2 minutes and then add the bean sprouts. Give the mixture a good stir and turn it onto a serving platter.