Asian Vegetable Lo Mein
Udon noodles are usually sold in the Asian food section of the supermarket. If unavailable, substitute spaghetti or linguine in the recipe.

Ingredients
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1 cup dried shiitake or Chinese black mushrooms
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1 cup boiling water
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6 ounces udon noodles
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2 egg whites
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1 egg
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2 teaspoons cooking oil
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2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
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1 red sweet pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips
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2 cups sugar snap peas or snow pea pods (strings and tips removed), halved if large
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1/4 cup light teriyaki sauce
Directions
1.
In a small bowl combine mushrooms and boiling water. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Drain mushrooms, squeezing out excess liquid; reserve 1/2 cup liquid. Chop mushrooms and set aside. Meanwhile, cook noodles in additional boiling water for 5 minutes; drain and return to saucepan.
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For egg strips, combine egg whites and egg. In a 10-inch nonstick skillet heat 1 teaspoon of the cooking oil and 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil over medium heat until hot. Pour egg mixture into skillet. Lift and tilt the skillet to form a thin layer of egg on the bottom. Cook, without stirring, for 2 or 3 minutes or until just set. Slide egg mixture out onto a cutting board; cool slightly and cut into 2x1/2-inch-long strips. Set aside.
3.
In the same skillet heat the remaining 1 teaspoon cooking oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, garlic, ginger, and, if desired, crushed red pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add sweet pepper and peas; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Add reserved mushroom soaking liquid and teriyaki sauce. Bring to boiling; boil gently, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Add egg strips and vegetable mixture to noodles; toss well. Serve immediately. Makes 4 (1 1/4-cup) servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 293, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 307 mg, Carbohydrate 44 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 21%, Vitamin C 68%, Calcium 0%, Iron 19%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1, Starch 2.5, Lean Meat .5, Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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