Thai Vegetarian Noodles

Directions

Soak noodles in 8 cups cold water for 45 minutes.

Drain in a colander and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and sauté, stirring, until lightly browned, about 1 minute.

Add broccoli, onions, snow peas, celery, carrots, bell pepper and mushrooms, and stirfry for 1 minute.

Add peanuts, fish sauce, black bean sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, white pepper and noodles, and cook, stirring continuously, until heated through and well mixed, about 2 minutes.

Stir in chopped mint.

Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with bean sprout and leeks and garnish with mint sprig.