• Before starting, to a large pot, add 10 cups water and 2 tsp salt (use same for 4 servings). Cover and bring to a boil over high.
• Wash and dry all produce.
• Core, then cut pepper into 1/4-inch slices.
• Thinly slice green onion.
• Peel, then mince or grate garlic.

• Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high.
• While the pan heats, pat tofu dry with paper towels, then crumble into pea-sized pieces.
• When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then tofu, half the garlic and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oyster sauce. 
• Cook for 6-7 min, stirring occasionally, until tofu is browned all over.
• Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a plate, then cover to keep warm.
• Carefully wipe the pan clean.

• Reheat the same pan over medium-high.
• When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then peppers and remaining garlic.
• Cook for 3-4 min, stirring often, until peppers are tender-crisp.

• Meanwhile, to the boiling water, add chow mein noodles. Cook for 1-3 min, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite.
• Strain and rinse noodles with warm water.
• Return noodles to the pot, off heat. Add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then gently toss to coat.
• Using a pair of kitchen scissors, make a few cuts to chop up noodles.
• Set aside.

• To a small bowl, add ginger sauce, remaining oyster sauce and 1/2 cup (1 cup) water. Season with pepper, then whisk to combine.
• To the pan with peppers, add coleslaw cabbage mix and prepared sauce, then bring to a simmer. Cook for 1-2 min, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly and cabbage is tender-crisp.
• Remove from heat.

• To the pot with noodles, add veggies, sauce and tofu. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine.
• Divide noodles and any sauce from the pot between bowls.
• Sprinkle green onions over top.

If you've opted to get tofu, while the pan heats, pat tofu dry with paper towels, then crumble into pea-sized pieces. When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then tofu. Cook for 6-7 min, stirring occasionally, until tofu is browned all over. Follow the rest of the recipe as written.