Chinese New Year Noodles

Description
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Ingredients

 * 2 	tbsp  	Peanut oil
 * 1/2 	tsp 	Salt
 * 3 		Cloves garlic, chopped fine
 * 1/4 	tsp 	Freshly grated ginger
 * Vegetables:
 * 6 		Chinese dried mushrooms, cut
 * -julienne
 * 1 	cup 	Napa cabbage
 * 1/4 	cup 	Dried lily buds soaked for
 * -one hour (opt)
 * 2 	oz 	Dried bean curd skin, soaked
 * -for one hour (opt)
 * 1/2 	cup 	Bamboo shoots, cut julienne
 * Sauce:
 * 2 	tbsp 	Foo yee
 * 1 	tbsp 	Light soy sauce
 * 1/8 	tsp 	Sugar
 * 2 	tsp 	Sesame oil
 * 1/2 	tsp 	Ground white pepper
 * 1 	tsp 	Garlic & red chile paste to
 * -taste
 * Additional:
 * 4 	oz 	Cellophane noodles (saifun)
 * -soaked for one hour
 * 2 	cup 	Chicken stock
 * Green onions, chopped

Directions
1 	Remember the basic rule for chowing: have everything ready before you light the wok.

2 	Soak and prepare the vegetables, mix the sauce, and then go to it.

3 	Heat the wok and add the oil, salt, garlic, and ginger.

4 	Chow for a moment and then add the vegetables.

5 	Chow until hot and tender and then add the sauce, the drained noodles, and the chicken stock to the wok.

6 	Stir and simmer uncovered until the noodles are clear and tender and have absorbed most of the broth.

7 	Taste for salt and place in a serving bowl.

8 	Garnish with green onions & serve