Tibetan Noodles with Vegetables

Description
Called Tse Ping, this is a vegetarian version of a dish often served at weddings and other Tibetan celebrations.

Ingredients

 * 3 red potatoes
 * 4 ounces bean thread noodles
 * ½ cup dried wood ear mushrooms
 * 1 onion, chopped
 * 1 tomato, chopped
 * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 * 1 teaspoon paprika
 * 1 teaspoon turmeric
 * ½ inch ginger, finely grated
 * 2 cloves garlic, crushed
 * ¼ cup green peas, fresh or frozen
 * ¼ red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
 * ¼ cup water

Directions

 * 1) Cover the noodles in very hot water and allow to sit for 20 minutes, or until soft.
 * 2) In another bowl, pour boiling water over the wood ears and allow them to sit for 20 minutes also.
 * 3) Boil the potatoes for 10 minutes, then drain.
 * 4) When able to handle, slice the potatoes like fries.
 * 5) At the end of twenty minutes, drain the wood ears and cut into thin slices.
 * 6) Saute the Onion with the oil in a large pan until it is tender.
 * 7) Add the tomato, ginger, garlic, paprika, and turmeric, stirring to mix.
 * 8) Add the potatoes and stir to coat them with the spices.
 * 9) Then add the Peas, sliced wood ears, bell pepper, and water.
 * 10) Cook, stirring, until the potatoes are fork-tender, adding small amounts of water if needed.
 * 11) Drain the noodles, chop into smaller pieces (about into thirds), and add to the pan.
 * 12) Cook for 3-5 minutes more, or until heated through.