Long Life Noodles

Description
This is based on an authentic recipe from Taiwan, given to me by a Chinese chef and friend I trained with. Eating these noodles on your birthday or New Year's Day is supposed to ensure you a long and healtny life.

Ingredients

 * 1/2 lb. steak, sliced in thin strips
 * 1 lb. spaghetti or long thin noodles
 * 2 T. vegetable oil
 * 1 tsp. sesame oil - plus
 * 1 T. soy sauce - plus
 * 1/2 c. fresh bean sprouts
 * 1/2 c. fresh pea pods
 * 1/4 c. chopped fresh broccoli
 * 1/4 c. slsiced red or green bell peppers
 * dash of pepper
 * 2 green onions, chopped
 * 1 tsp. sugar
 * salt to taste

Directions

 * 1) In hot wok or large frying pan, heat small amount of oil; stir fry steak.
 * 2) Drain and set aside.
 * 3) Cook noodles according to pkg. directions.
 * 4) Drain and place in large bowl.
 * 5) Blanch vegetables in boiling water, each separately; drain well.
 * 6) Add meat and vegetables to bowl.
 * 7) Mix oils, soy sauce, pepper and sugar; pour over and mix well.
 * 8) Season with more soy sauce and sesame, if needed.
 * 9) You also can add water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, shrimp, chicken strips, if desired.

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