Ingredients

  • 6 ounces cellophane noodles (mung bean)
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, peeled and finely
  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 fresh hot thai red chili pepper, seeded and minced
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
  • 1 head bok choy, shredded
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce
  • 1 lemongrass, stalk peeled and bottom part minced

Method

  • Soak the noodles in a bowl of very hot water about 10 minutes, until softened.
  • Drain well and rinse under cold running water.
  • Cut into manageable lengths with kitchen scissors.
  • Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat.
  • Add the chicken and stir-fry about 3 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tbsp oil.
  • Add the onion and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms, bell pepper, lemongrass, ginger, and chile and stir-fry about 2 minutes, or until the bell pepper softens.
  • Add the bok choy and stir-fry for about 2 minutes, or until wilted.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and add the noodles.
  • Pour in the soy sauce, fish sauce, and sweet chile sauce, and toss everything together over the heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until piping hot.
  • Serve immediately.