Heat the sesame oil in a saucepan. Add the garlic, cabbage, spring
onions, carrots and celery and saute over a moderate heat for 10
minutes until the vegetables are soft. Stir in the soy sauce and sake
and simmer, covered, for a further 15 minutes or until the vegetables
are cooked to your taste.
Meanwhile, cook the rice noodles according to the instructions on the
packet.
Transfer the noodles to a large warm bowl, spoon the vegetables on
top. Scatter fresh chives over the top. Serves 4.