instead. ** Chicken should be thinly sliced. Soak bean threads in cold water 20 minutes. Drain and set aside. There should be 2 cups. Combine 1/2 teaspoon oil, cornstarch and both soy sauces. Add chicken and let stand 20 minutes. Heat wok or skillet and add 3 tablespoons oil, coating bottom of pan. Rub surface of pan with garlic clove, then discard garlic. Add marinated chicken and marinade and stir-fry over high heat 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and stir 1 minute. Add cabbage and stir-fry 2 minutes, then bamboo shoots and bean sprouts, stir-frying 1 minute after each addition. Add 2 cups water, cover and bring to boil. Remove cover, add noodles and stir well to combine. Cover and cook 1 minute. Remove cover, add peas and stir-fry 1 minute. Quickly stir in sugar, if desired, and remove from heat. Serve at once. Makes 4 to 6 servings Created by: Madame Wu's Garden, Los