Broccoli Chow Mein

Ingredients

• • 397 g Farkay chow mein noodles

  • 3 Cups chopped broccoli

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • 4 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tsp brown sugar

  • 2 tbsp cooking wine

  • 1/2 Cup water

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

  • 4 tbsp peanut oil

  • 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger

  • 1 Cup thinly sliced onion

  • 1 Cup chopped celery

  • 1 Cup fresh mushrooms

  • 1 thinly sliced green pepper

  • 2 Cups bean sprouts

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 Cup vegetable broth

  • 2 eggs (blended)

Preparation

• 1. Marinate broccoli with black pepper, 2 tbsp of the soy sauce, brown sugar and cooking wine for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  2. Heat chow mein noodles in large casserole dish in oven at 350° F for 15 minutes.

  3. Microwave eggs in a bowl until cooked, then shred with a fork.

  4. Prepare the thickening sauce - in a separate bowl, mix water, cornstarch and remaining 2 tbsp of soy sauce.

  5. Pour oil into wok and heat.  When hot, add ginger and onions, then stir fry for about 3 minutes.

  6. Mix in all other vegetables (including broccoli), the salt and the broth, turn heat to high and cover for 3 minutes.

  7. Stir the thickening sauce, add it to the wok and boil until sauce begins to thicken.

  8. Pour the wok mixture over the noodles.

  9. Sprinkle top with shredded eggs.

  10. Let stand 3 minutes before serving to soften noodles and thicken.