Vegetarian Mi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Noodles)

Ingredients

• 1 lb uncooked soba noodles or any other kind Asian noodles (ramen work great and are inexpensive)
• 2-4 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 inch gingerroot, peeled and grated
• 2 leeks, chopped (green & white parts) or 6 scallions, chopped (green & white parts)
• 1 1/2 cups snow peas
• 1 1/2 cups mung bean sprouts
• 3 tablespoons ketjap manis (or 3 tbs soy sauce mixed with 1 1/2 tbs brown sugar)
• 1-2 tablespoon sambal oelek chili paste or cayenne pepper, to taste
• 2 eggs, scrambled (recommended) (optional)
• 1 lb firm tofu, drained and cubed (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the noodles according to the package directions; drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a wok or large skillet, heat the oil and add the onion, garlic, and ginger; stir fry until the onion is limp.

3. 3

   Stir in the leeks or scallions, snow peas, and bean sprouts, and cook until tender-crisp.

4. 4

   Then stir in the noodles, kecap manis, and sambal or cayenne.

5. 5

   Add the eggs or tofu.

6. 6

   Mix throughly until heated through (about 5 minutes).

7. 7

   Serve hot.