| Ingredients | Direction |
|---|---|
| 2 carrots 1 small turnip 3 oz bamboo shoots 4 oz white cabbage 3 tsp salt 2 large tomatoes 4 cups water (1 cup = 250 ml) 3 oz noodles 3 oz Chinese pickles (cha tsai) 2 scallions 3 oz pea sprouts 2 tblsp Vesop (this is a substitute for soy sauce) 1/2 tsp MSG (monosodium glutamate) pinch of pepper |
Peel the carrots and turnip, shred or grate the flesh finely; grate the bamboo shoots; wash and shred the cabbage; mix 1 tsp of the salt with these vegetables. Slice the tomatoes. Fry the vegetables in a little oil for 5 minutes, stirring well. Add the water, mix well, then stir in the noodles. Simmer for 30 minutes. Slice the pickles; chop the scallions; add with pea sprouts to the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes. |