CHER'S SPICY NOODLES
INGREDIENTS
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3-4 shallots 
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110g boneless skinless chicken thighs, finely sliced 
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1 tbsp vegetable oil 
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½ clove garlic, finely chopped 
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2 cups Chinese leaf, finely sliced 
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1 medium carrots, finely sliced 
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225g fresh lo mein egg noodles 
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Handful bean sprouts 
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1 spring onion, finely sliced 
THE MARINADE
- 
Pinch salt 
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Pinch sugar 
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1 tsp cornstarch 
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1 tsp vegetable oil 
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1 tsp water 
THE SPICE MIX
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1 tbsp curry powder 
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1 tsp cumin 
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1 tsp coriander powder 
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½ tsp turmeric 
THE SAUCES
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½ tablespoon shaoxing wine (or dry sherry cooking wine) 
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½ tablespoon soy sauce 
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½ teaspoon dark soy sauce 
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½ teaspoon sesame oil 
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Pinch of salt 
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Pinch of sugar 
METHOD
PREPARATION
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Thinly slice the chicken thighs and season with salt and sugar. Place the chicken in a bowl and add the cornstarch and water. Massage through with your hands, then add the oil and mix well. 
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Finely slice the carrots, spring onion, and shallots. Make your wok clock on a plate- carrots at 12, then your shallots, then your garlic, noodles, chinese cabbage, and finally the spring onion and beansprouts. 
COOKING
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Place the vegetable oil into a smoking hot wok and add the chicken. Stir fry the chicken for a few minutes and remove. Add the veg to the wok, working around the wok clock and giving each veg 30 seconds to cook before adding the next. 
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Add the noodles and toss through until they soften a little, then add the chinese cabbage and fold through. 
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Now it is time to add the spices and toss through. Followed by the sauces. Mix well. 
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To finish off add the beansprouts for a few seconds, and serve. 
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Top the dish with spring onions and sliced chilis (if you are brave!) 

