Island chop suey

Ingredients:

1. 1 packet (250g) vermicelli or noodles
2. 1 cup hot water
3. 1 tbsp oil
4. 1 kg diced pork or beef (with fat
removed), or skinless chicken
5. 4 cloves garlic, crushed
6. 1 tsp finely chopped green ginger
or 2 tsp powdered ginger
(optional)
7. 2 onions, chopped
8. 8 cups chopped vegetables e.g.
cabbage, celery, carrots, peas,
broccoli or frozen mixed
vegetables
9. 2 tbsp water
10. 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional)

Method:

1. Place the vermicelli in a bowl and
cover with hot water. Soak until soft.
2. Drain and cut into 20cm lengths with
clean scissors.
3. Heat oil in a large saucepan or wok
4. Fry garlic and ginger for a minute, then
add the onion and cook until soft.
Keep stirring with a wooden spoon.
5. Add the meat and stir until brown.
6. Add vegetables and stir fry for 5 minutes.
7. Add vermicelli, water and soy sauce.
8. Simmer for a few minutes or until the
meat is tender.