Chicken and vegetable stir-fry with noodles in ginger chilli and sesame sauce

 I've been on a red chilies kick for the past week or so. I love these little red jewels filled with powerful heat; especially when paired with ginger and soy sauce, what a great combination.
Since my fridge is filled with veggies, I'll be making a stir-fry with chicken and noodles as well. You can omit the chicken for a vegetarian option. I decided that instead of my preferred peanut butter sauce, I'll be making a sauce made of sesame paste.
Here's what you'll need:
(serves 6 large portions)

1 package rice noodles (if you don't have those, you can use any Asian noodles, and if that isn't in your cupboard, you can even use spaghetti)
1 pound kosher boned chicken breast or thigh (optional)
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 pint mushrooms, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and sliced thin
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 cup broccoli florets
1 or 2 red chilies peppers, seeded and chopped (optional)
1 large knob fresh ginger, peeled and chopped finely
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 tbsp sesame paste
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp canola oil
1 tbsp mirin (if you have)
1 tsp miso paste (if you have)
salt and pepper to taste

Start by cutting up the chicken into bite size pieces, then heat a wok on high and add 1 tbsp canola oil, drop in the chicken and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes till they are cooked through, then remove them from the wok and set aside. Now add the other tbsp canola oil and add in the onions, saute for a few minutes till they soften and add the peppers, garlic, broccoli, carrot and ginger. Saute for about 6 to 8 minutes then add the mushrooms and saute for another 3 to 4 minutes. Once all the vegetables have softened, add the sesame oil, mirin, soy sauce, sesame paste and salt and pepper that you've whisked together in a bowl. Make sure that everything is well tossed so that all the veggies are covered in the sauce then add the chicken and the cooked noodles. Toss everything and if you see that it's a little dry, you can add more soy sauce and sesame paste, taste to make sure that the seasonings are to your liking and right before serving toss in the green onions. This type of dish, if not served right away will dry out, so prepare and dig in.
Enjoy!