Brunei - Fried Noodles

Fried Noodles

Ingredients

-       1 lb Uncooked soba noodles

-       3 tb Low-sodium soy sauce

-       1 tb Brown sugar

-       2 ts Crushed red pepper flakes

-       1 c Finely chopped onions

-       1 tb Minced garlic

-       1 tb Peeled & grated gingerroot

-       1 c Snow peas

-       6 ea Scallions, chopped

-       1 t Grated lime peel

-       1 c Mung bean sprouts

-       8 oz Firm tofu -- cut into 1/2-inch cubes

-       1 tb Fresh lime juice

-       1/4 c Chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

-       Prepare noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside.

-       In a large, nonstick saute pan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar and red pepper flakes.

-       Stir to dissolve sugar.

-       Add onions, garlic and gingerroot.

-       Cook for 2 minutes.

-       Add snow peas, scallions and lime peel.

-       Toss and cook until peas are tender and bright colored, about 1 to 2 minutes.

-       Add bean sprouts and tofu.

-       Continue cooking and toss just until bean sprouts are slightly wilted.

-       Add noodles and toss to mix.

-       Add lime juice to taste and garnish with cilantro. Serve hot.