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Cook noodles in a saucepan of boiling water according to package directions. Set aside.
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Remove the shiitake mushroom stems. Cut mushrooms caps into very thin slices.
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Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add celery, white onion slices, and mushrooms. Fry 6 or 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
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Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and shrimp. Increase heat to high and sauté until shrimp is cooked (becomes pink and opaque). Add noodles and stir to coat well. Continue cooking, stirring, until noodles are hot.
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Serve into 4 shallow bowls alongside a generous serving of green vegetables. Season with pepper, and garnish with green onion slices.
Variation:
No Asian noodles? Spaghetti which will do the trick! For a more pronounced flavour, try soba noodles.
CHEF'S SECRET:
Asian noodles with mushrooms and shrimp will also make an excelent soup. Divide the noodles into 4 bowls. Add just enough very hot chicken broth or miso to wet them. Garnish with sliced green onion.