Chow Mein Noodles With Tofu and Chinese Bacon

Ingredients

• 400 gm fresh chow mein noodles, rinsed under cold running water
• 80 ml (1/3 cup) vegetable oil
• 300 gm firm tofu, cut into 2cm cubes
• 80 gm mild pancetta or Chinese bacon, diced (see note)
• 60 gm ginger, cut into julienne
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 80 ml (1/3 cup) Shaoxing wine
• 80 ml (1/3 cup) chicken stock, or water
• 80 ml (1/3 cup) light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 3 cups (loosely packed) amaranth (see note)
• 2 spring onions, thinly sliced into rounds, plus extra cut into julienne to garnish
• 1 tsp roasted sesame oil, or to taste
• To serve: bean sprouts and roasted chilli oil (optional)