- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
This quick dish pairs light, umami-seasoned lo mein noodles with crunchy snow peas and water chestnuts.
Ingredient:
- 2 quarts water
- 5 ounces fresh mung bean sprouts or soybean sprouts (2 cups)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 pound fresh Chinese egg noodles (such as lo mein noodles)
- 1/4 cup chicken stock, vegetable stock, or canned low-sodium broth
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon light soy sauce, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1 (1/4-inch-thick) slice of fresh ginger, lightly smashed
- 1/4 pound snow peas
- 3 large fresh water chestnuts, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick