Indonesian Vegetarian Fried Noodles

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       Ingredients :

       1 lb uncooked soba noodles or any other kind Asian noodles (ramen works great and is inexpensive)
       2-4 tablespoons peanut oil
       1 onion, finely chopped
       3 minced garlic cloves
       1/2 inch ginger root,  peeled and grated
       2 leeks, chopped (green & white parts) or 6 scallions, chopped (green & white parts)
       1 1/2 cups snow peas
       1 1/2 cups mung bean sprouts
       3 tbs ketjap manis (or 3 tbs soy sauce mixed with 1 1/2 tbs brown sugar)
       1-2 tbs chili paste or cayenne pepper, to taste
       2 eggs, scrambled (recommended) (optional)
       1 lb firm tofu, drained and cubed (optional)  


       Directions :

       1. Prepare the noodles according to the package directions; drain and set aside.
 
       2. In a wok or large skillet, heat the oil and add the onion, garlic, and ginger; stir fry until the onion is limp.
  
       3. Stir in the leeks or scallions, snow peas, and bean sprouts, and cook until tender-crisp.
  
       4. Then stir in the noodles, kecap manis, and sambal or cayenne.
  
       5. Add the eggs or tofu.
  
       6. Mix throughly until heated through (about 5 minutes).
  
       7. Serve hot