Crispy Cantonese-Style Noodles with Vegetables

The origins of pasta are obscured by time and controversy, but there is a general consensus that the Chinese first thought of the egg noodle variety. Whoever invented the process, pan-fried noodles make a perfect foundation for stir-fried dishes. Here, the pan-frying technique leaves the noodles brown, firm and crispy on the outside and yellow, moist and soft on the inside, a combination of textures that is classically Chinese. Upon this noodle base are placed stir-fried vegetables topped w