P. F. Chang's Zodiac Noodles

Source:  P.F. Chang's China Bistro

5 ounces guilin rice vermicelli (or substitute
    spaghetti, following recipe on package for cooking)
1 teaspoon any vegetable oil
2 teaspoons any vegetable oil
8 chili pods
3 ounces pork loin, cut into thin strips
1 teaspoon garlic
1 1/2 ounces yunnan ham, cut into thin strips
    (substitute procusitto or serrano)
2 green onions, cut into 2-3 inch sticks
1/4 cup sliced cabbage, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
    (substitute any mushrooms)
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

1. Soak vermicelli in very hot water for 1 hour.

2. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add vermicelli and boil for one minute.

3. Rinse under warm water for one minute, drain well then mix with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.

4. Heat a wok over high heat until it begins to smoke (substitute cast iron skillet or sauté pan).

5. Add vegetable oil, then chile pods and pork. Stir fry until pork is almost done.

6. Add garlic, ham, green onion, cabbage and mushrooms then stir for 10 to 15 seconds.

7. Add vermicelli, salt, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar and sesame oil, then stir fry until all ingredients are mixed well.

Serves to 1 to 2.