vegetable - noodle stir fry
serves 4
1 lb whole grain spaghetti or linguine
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large eggs, beaten
2 baby bok choy, thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, sliced
1 small bunch of scallion, chopped
1/2 cup shredded carrots
a handful of snow peas
one 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons black bean sauce
juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce or sambal olek sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1. bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente. drain.
2. while the pasta is working, in a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over high heat. add the eggs and scramble until firm. transfer to a plate.
3. add remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and heat until smoking. add the bok choy, bell pepper, scallions, carrots, and snow peas and stir fry for 2 minutes. add the ginger and garlic and stir fry for 1 more minute.
4. in a small boil stir together the soy sauce, black bean sauce, lime juice, hot sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.
5. toss the pasta with the sauce and vegetables. top with the egg and serve immediately.
