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        Soak the dried vegetables
              overnight in cold water or in hot water for at least an hour.
 
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        When soft, thinly shred
              both the bean curd skins and tiger lily buds.
 
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        Shred the bamboo shoots
              and spinach leaves into thin strips.
 
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        Cook the noodles in a pan
              of boiling water according to the instructions on the packet.
 
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        Depending on the thickness
              of the noodles, this should take about 5 minutes.
 
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        Freshly made noodles will
              take only half that time.
 
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        Heat about half the oil in
              a hot wok or frying pan.
 
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        While waiting for it to
              smoke, drain the noodles in a sieve.
 
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        Add them with about half
              the spring onions and the soy sauce to the wok and stir-fry.
 
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        Do not overcook or the
              noodles will become soggy.
 
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        Remove and place them on a
              serving dish.
 
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        Add the rest of the oil to
              the wok.
 
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        When hot, add the other
              spring onions and stir a few times.
 
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        Then add all the
              vegetables and continue stirring.
 
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        After 30 seconds, add the
              salt and the remaining soy sauce together with a little water if
              necessary.
 
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        As soon as the gravy
              starts to boil, add the sesame seed oil and blend everything well.