Chinese Noodles | Shanghai Fried Noodles | Chinese Cooking

Ingredients

• 12 ounces noodles (fresh thick round noodles or Japanese udon noodles)
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (dissolved in 1 tablespoon cold water)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
• 4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
• 3 green onions (white parts only, chopped)
• 1 star anise
• 2 cups snow peas (trimmed)
• 2 cups napa cabbage (shredded)