Asian Noodles with Spicy Stir-Fried Corn and Cabbage

This zippy stir-fry will be on the table quickly you when you want something easy and spicy.

Serves: 4 to 6

• 8 ounces soba or udon noodles (or substitute linguine)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced
• 4 cups thinly sliced shredded cabbage
  (use pre-shredded coleslaw cabbage as a shortcut)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup dry white wine or water
• 2 cups cooked fresh corn kernels (scraped from 3 medium ears),
  or thawed frozen corn kernels
• 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 or 2 small fresh hot chili peppers, seeded and minced,
  or dried red pepper flakes to taste
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, or more to taste, optional
• Soy sauce or tamari to taste

Cook the noodles in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al dente, then drain.

Heat the oil in a stir-fry pan. Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until translucent. Add the cabbage and garlic and wine. Cover and cook until the cabbage is just slightly limp, about 5 minutes.

Add the corn, bell pepper, and chile and stir-fry over medium-high heat until everything is tender-crisp, about 5 to 8 minutes.

Combine the cooked noodles, cabbage-and-corn mixture, and the remaining ingredients in a serving bowl and toss well. If a bit more moistness is needed, add a small amount of water, then toss again. Serve at once.

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