Lo Mein Noodles

170 to 225 g vegan soba noodles

For the sauce:

3 tbsp soy sauce

1 to 2 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp sugar

1 tbsp minced ginger

For the veggies:

4 cloves of garlic finely chopped

1/2 small onion thinly sliced

1 green chile thinly sliced

300 to 450 g of veggies like sliced bell pepper, mushrooms, broccoli, snow peas, julienned carrots, chopped spinach or chard etc.

salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes to taste

Method:

• Cook the noodles according to instructions. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook for the time mentioned on the package.

• In a bowl combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar and ginger. Mix well and set aside.

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, chile, bell peppers and mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes. Stir occasionally.

• Add the broccoli and other veggies if using and a dash of salt and black pepper and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until mushrooms are golden brown.

• Add the sauce, cooked noodles to the skillet and mix in. Adjust heat if needed. I usually add a sprinkle of pepper flakes or sriracha and a good dash of freshly ground black pepper. Serve.