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                        Spicy Vegetable Lo Mein
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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
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 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  8      ounces        soba noodles -- (or other flat Asian
                       -- noodle)
  2      teaspoons     hot chili oil
  2      teaspoons     ginger root -- grated
  2      cloves        garlic -- minced
  3 1/2  ounces        shiitake mushrooms -- pkg, caps thinly
                       -- sliced
  1      medium        red bell pepper -- in short thin strips
  2      cups          bok choy -- chopped
    1/2  cup           canned vegetable broth
  6      ounces        sugar snap peas or snow pea pods
  2      tablespoons   tamari or soy sauce
  2      tablespoons   seasoned or regular rice vinegar
  1      tablespoon    dark-roasted sesame oil
    1/4  cup           chopped peanuts or cashews -- optional

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat oil in large
deep skillet or wok over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; cook 30
seconds. Add mushrooms, bell pepper and bok choy; cook 3 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Add broth and sugar snap peas; simmer until vegetables are
crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tamari or soy
sauce, and vinegar.

Drain noodles; add to skillet with vegetables. Add sesame oil; cook 1
minute, tossing well. Sprinkle with peanuts or cashews, if desired.

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