Panda Express Chow Mein - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.