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Fried Rice-Style Noodles

prep time:10 minutes
cook time:15 minutes
total time:25 minutes
This takes fried rice technique and applies it to chewy jjajang noodles - you scramble the egg on one side, stir-fry the aromatics on the other, then toss it all with the noodles and seasoning packet. It's basically instant noodles treated like real food instead of dorm room dinner.
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Ingredients

  • 2 packages Nongshim Chapagetti Jjajang Noodles
  • 1 seasoning packet from the noodles
  • 1/2 cup shallots thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup carrot finely diced
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced, greens and whites separated
  • 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger grated
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Instructions

  • Boil noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside.
  • Heat neutral oil in wok over high heat until nearly smoking.
  • Add shallots, carrots, scallion whites, ginger, and garlic. Stir-fry 2-3 minutes until softened.
  • Push vegetables aside, add beaten egg and scramble until just set.
  • Add cooked noodles, 1 seasoning packet, mirin, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
  • Toss everything together over high heat for 1 minute until well combined and hot.
  • Stir in scallion greens and serve immediately.

Notes

Have all ingredients prepped before starting as this recipe moves quickly.