Tan Tan Noodles

Directions

Heat a wok or large frying-pan over high heat and add the oil.

Put in the preserved vegetables, garlic, and ginger and stir-fry for 1 minute.

Add the rice wine, chili bean sauce, sesame paste, soy sauce, sugar, and stock.

Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes over low heat.

Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the noodles for 2 minutes if they are fresh and 5 minutes if dried.

Drain well in a colander.

Divide the noodles into individual bowls and ladle the sauce over them.

Serve at once.