Eat-Down-the-Fridge-Lo Mein

Thursday night came with another visit from Molly, new 30 Rock and Office and the night when it seemed like the entire produce selection in my fridge was in eat-tonight-or-toss-tomorrow phase of life.  So, I stopped by this incredible little Japanese grocery store near my apartment to find good lo mein noodles, ginger and scallions.  $2.50 later and I had everything I needed.  Wouldn't it be nice if they sold everything? 

Menu:
Eat-down-the-fridge-lo mein (#102)

This is a great way to get all your veggies used up when you find yourself in a similar state ot the one in which I found myself and my fridge.  So you name it, if it wasn't spoiled and came from the Earth in one way or another, it went in the dish.  Start the dish like you start most dishes, with a good saute of garlic, onion/scallion with salt and pepper in olive oil.  Add the carrots to get them cooking.

While working on the veggies, adding the rest of them to the pan, I cooked the noodles and drained them, reserving about 1/4 cup of the starchy water.  

Toss the pasta, reserved water and a few dashes of sesame seeds, and about two tablespoons of soy sauce or a spicy Schezuan spicy sauce.  You can find this in most grocery stores in the Asian food section.  It is super awesome to have on hand for things like eat-down-the-fridge night.

I sauteed a diced chicken breast in a separate pan with salt and pepper in olive oil and added to on top of the non-vegetarian lo mein plates.  

This meal goes well with funny tv and comfy clothes for relaxing.

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