Chow Mein

[I didn't use celery because I think its awful.

And I didn't use bean sprouts because I didn't

have any. It was still darn good!] 

Serves 6-8

• 1/4 C soy sauce
• 1 TBS brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger
• ground black pepper, to taste

In a small bowl combine all ingredients. Set aside.

• 2 TBS vegetable oil
• 3 (5.6 oz) packages Yaki Soba noodles, or Ramen noodles [found in the oriental section of the store].
• 2/3 C celery, chopped 
• 1 medium-sized onion, diced
• 1 C carrots, shredded
• 1 C bean sprouts
• 2 C cabbage, chopped

Remove noodles from packages and discard included flavoring packets. 

Rinse noodles well, drain, then cook according to package instructions.

Heat oil in a large wok or skillet. Add celery, carrots, and onion. 

Sauté for a few minutes, until onions become soft and transparent.

Add cabbage and bean sprouts. 

Sauté an additional minute or so.

Add noodles and soy sauce mixture with the vegetables over medium-high heat. 

Cook for an additional 5 minutes, until noodles are heated through.