Birthday Noodles

Ingredients

• ¹/₂ pound fresh spinach
• ¹/₂ pound Chinese noodles
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ¹/₂ teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tsp cold water
• ¹/₂ teaspoon salt
• 6 eggs
• 2 tablespoons chives, chopped

Cooking Instructions

1. Wash the spinach and remove any tough stems.
2. Bring 2 quarts of water to a biol, add the spinach, and cook 1 minute.
3. Drain, squeeze out the excess moisture, and chop coarsely; reserve.
4. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.
5. Stir in the noodles and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes.
6. Drain, toss with sesame oil, and set aside.
7. Combine the ingredients for the broth in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
8. Keep warm until ready to serve.
9. Bring 4 cups of water to boil in a wok. break the eggs, one at a time, into a large spoon, and slip them into the water.
10. Reduce heat to simmer and poach for 2 minutes.
11. While the eggs are poaching, divide the noodles among six soup bowls.
12. Place a portion of the spinach on top of each, then a poached egg.
13. Ladle hot broth into the bowls, sprinkle with chives, and serve immediately.