SPICY PAN-FRIED NOODLES

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Garlicky, gingery and as spicy as you dare to make it, this Asian-influenced pan-fried noodle dish comes together in minutes. Most of the ingredients are pantry staples, which means you can make it whenever you need a comforting noodle dish that comes with a bite. If you can't find the Chinese egg noodles (also called Hong Kong-style noodles), you can make this with rice noodles or soba. The key is to only boil them until they are halfway done. (They should be pliable but still firm in the center.) They will finish cooking when you pan-fry them.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, for two, lunch, noodles, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup thinly sliced scallions (about a bunch; use both whites and greens)
3 tablespoons soy sauce, more to taste
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons rice wine or sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
6 ounces Chinese (also called Hong Kong) egg noodles, soba noodles or rice noodles
2 1/2 tablespoons peanut, grapeseed, safflower or vegetable oil, more as needed
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 large eggs, beaten with a fork
2 cups washed baby spinach or 1/2 cup thawed edamame (optional)
1 to 2 teaspoons sriracha or other hot sauce, or to taste
Juice of 1/2 lime, or to taste
1 cup cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons sesame seeds or chopped roasted peanuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the scallions, soy sauce, ginger, rice wine or vinegar, sesame oil and salt. Let stand while you prepare the noodles.
  • In a large pot of boiling water, cook noodles until they are halfway done according to package instructions. (They should still be quite firm.) Drain well and toss with 1/2 tablespoon of the peanut oil to keep them from sticking, and spread them out on a plate or baking sheet.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the remaining 2 tablespoons of peanut oil. Add the garlic and cook until crisp and golden around the edges, 1 to 2 minutes. Add half the scallion mixture and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add noodles; stir-fry until noodles are hot and lightly coated with sauce, about 30 seconds. Add eggs, spinach or edamame if using, sriracha, and remaining scallion mixture and continue to stir-fry until the eggs are cooked, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds or peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 629, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1514 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Fatema Jannat
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Johnny Angel
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I've made this dish for potlucks and it's always a hit.


Charlie Tempest
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mahlatse Makhana
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Sarita Wilson
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


Christine Arnold
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy a delicious and satisfying noodle dish.


Atizaz Khan
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This dish is so flavorful and delicious. I love the combination of the spicy sauce and the crispy noodles.


Bismarck Tinkoran
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Sonya Simmons
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I like to serve this dish with a side of rice or steamed vegetables. It's also great as a main course or as a side dish.


Mary Dottaviano
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I often add whatever I have on hand, such as broccoli, carrots, snap peas, or bell peppers.


Ishana Ruttu
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I've been making this dish for years and it never gets old. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


Quraish Golooba
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This is one of my favorite noodle dishes. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Banruk
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I received several requests for the recipe.


Madeline Tyler
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The spice level was just right, and it didn't overwhelm the other flavors.


jayden yuki
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I added some extra vegetables to this dish, such as broccoli and carrots. It turned out even better than I expected! The vegetables added a nice crunch and sweetness to the dish.


Yawar Ali
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I was able to make it in under 30 minutes, and it turned out great! The noodles were perfectly crispy and the sauce was flavorful.


Tirtha Raj Upadhyay
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This spicy pan-fried noodle dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were bold and delicious, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.