Vegetarian Chow Mein

Heat oil in a large skillet or wok for 2 minutes over medium-high heat until the oil is sizzling hot. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender and golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.

Add chow mein noodles, soy sauce, sugar and white pepper (add too taste if you don't like too much pepper). Stir fry for 3 minutes until the noodles soften. Stir in 1 or 2 tablespoons water if the noodle mixture becomes too dry.

Add bok choy, bean sprouts and sesame oil and reduce the heat to medium. Stir fry continuously until bok choy becomes medium soft, about 1-2 minutes. Do not overcook as you want the bok choy and bean sprouts to still be firm and not soggy.

Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot.