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

Luca Medini
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These noodles were the perfect meal for a cold night. They were warm, comforting, and delicious.


Chidimma Nwabuagu
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I thought the noodles were a bit bland. I added some extra vegetables and sauce, and they were much better.


Hameed Msd
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These noodles were a bit too spicy for me, but I was able to tone down the heat by adding some plain yogurt.


Cameron Michael
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I wasn't sure how I would feel about the combination of spicy and sweet, but it was actually really good. The two flavors balanced each other out perfectly.


Noman Karlo
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I loved the crispy texture of the noodles. They were the perfect addition to the spicy sauce.


Henry Lewis
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These noodles were so good! I will definitely be making them again and again.


Minty Goliath
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I thought the instructions were a bit unclear. I had to guess at a few things, but the noodles still turned out great.


Shakil Talukder
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These noodles were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would have preferred them if they had been baked instead of fried.


Demetrius Polk
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but these noodles were surprisingly mild. I was able to enjoy them without feeling overwhelmed by the heat.


Omario Monteith
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the spicy flavor and the crispy noodles.


Dr.Sahra barkhadle
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These noodles were the perfect comfort food. They were warm, filling, and delicious.


Joey Johnson
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The spicy sauce and the crispy noodles were a perfect match.


pimpsoulja8888
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This dish was so easy to make, and it tasted amazing. I will definitely be making it again soon.


MD Naimul Hoke
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I thought the noodles were a bit bland. I added some extra soy sauce and chili sauce, and they were much better.


Matt & Sarah Hall
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These noodles were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. I will definitely try making them again with less chili peppers.


hanako amane yugii
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I wasn't sure how the pan-fried noodles would turn out, but they were crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Samara Gobin
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The sauce for these noodles was incredible. It was the perfect balance of spicy and sweet.


Lesley D
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I was able to make it in under 30 minutes, and it tasted just as good as takeout.


Sharifu Bin Ali
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These spicy pan-fried noodles were a hit with my family! The flavors were bold and delicious, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.