Step 1

Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix well until there are no cornflour lumps.

Step 2

Bring water to boil and cook ramen per packet instructions, using the soup stock packet that comes with the ramen. (See Notes)

Step 3

Heat oil in wok (or fry pan) over high heat. Add garlic and stir fry for 20 seconds until fragrant - be careful not to burn it.

Step 4

Add carrots and mushrooms and stir fry for 30 seconds, then Chinese cabbage and stir fry for another 30 seconds.

Step 5

Add sauce and cook for 30 seconds until it becomes thick and glossy.

Step 6

Remove from heat, immediately add the bean sprouts and give a quick stir to coat the bean sprouts in the sauce and use the residual heat to slightly cook the bean sprouts.

Step 7

Place noodles and soup in bowl, top with vegetables and garnish with shallots. Serve immediately.