Spicy Mongolian Noodles

Ingredients

• 10 oz uncooked noodles
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 tbl grated fresh ginger
• 2 tsp minced fresh garlic
• 1 bn green onions, cut into 1/2" pieces
• 4 oz fresh shiitake Mushrooms, stemmed & sliced
• 4 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp sambal oelek, (ground fresh chile paste)
• 10 1/2 oz extra firm lite silken tofu, cut into cubes
• 4 cup sliced bok choy greens, stalks removed
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro

Procedures

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until tender; 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, place the 1/3 cup water, ginger and garlic in a large soup pot.
• Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the onions and Mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes. Add the broth, soy sauce, and chile paste. Cover and bring to a boil.
• Add the tofu and bok choy and cook for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the cooked noodles and cilantro. Stir to mix. Serve at once.