Fried Noodles

Ingredients

 * 1 lb uncooked soba noodles
 * 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
 * 1 tbsp brown sugar
 * 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
 * 1 cup finely chopped onions
 * 1 tbsp minced garlic
 * 1 tbsp peeled and grated gingerroot
 * 1 cup snow peas
 * 6 scallions, chopped
 * 1 tsp grated lime peel
 * 1 cup mung bean sprouts
 * 8 oz firm tofu -- cut into ½-inch cubes
 * 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
 * ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

 * 1) Prepare noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside.
 * 2) In a large, nonstick saute pan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar and red pepper flakes.
 * 3) Stir to dissolve sugar.
 * 4) Add onions, garlic and gingerroot.
 * 5) Cook for 2 minutes.
 * 6) Add snow peas, scallions and lime peel.
 * 7) Toss and cook until peas are tender and bright colored, about 1 to 2 minutes.
 * 8) Add bean sprouts and tofu.
 * 9) Continue cooking and toss just until bean sprouts are slightly wilted.
 * 10) Add noodles and toss to mix.
 * 11) Add lime juice to taste and garnish with cilantro.
 * 12) Serve hot.