Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

1/2 pound lo mein noodles
4 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 pound shrimp, shelled and cleaned
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 slices fresh ginger, minced
1 carrot, shredded
2 stalks of celery, shredded
1 scallion, minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch, combined with 2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup bean sprouts

Preparation:

Cook the noodles according to the package directions, drain them and set aside.

In a large skillet or wok, heat peanut oil over medium heat. Sauté shrimp, soy sauce and ginger, just cooking them slightly (about one minute).

Add carrots, celery, scallion, cornstarch mixture and sugar. Sauté another 2 minutes until shrimp are done. Add bean sprouts and cooked noodles and heat through. Serve at once.