Any Thing Lo Mein

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb linguine (or any long pasta you like)
• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1 medium onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot (optional)
• 1 cup broccoli floret (optional)
• 1 cup sugar snap pea, halved (optional)
• 1/2 head bok choy, cut
• 1-1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or shrimp or pork, cut into bite-size pieces

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the noodles according to the package directions until just tender. Drain out the water. Rinse the noodles with cold water, drain them well, and then set them aside.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce, chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Then set the sauce aside.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a large wok or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the ginger for 30 seconds. Then add the onion and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and carrots and stir-fry 2 minutes more. Finally, add the broccoli, pea pods, and bok choy. Stir-fry the vegetables for 2 more minutes, then transfer them to a plate.

4. 4

   Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the pan. Add chicken (or other meat) and stir-fry it until it's no longer pink, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cooked noodles, vegetables, and sauce. Turn the heat down to medium.

5. 5

   Using two spatulas or wooden spoons, lightly toss the mixture until heated through, about 3 minutes.