A budget-friendly recipe that turns simple noodles into a savory, flavor-packed favorite.


Ingredients:
Jidan (Egg Garnish)

• 2 egg yolks
• 1 Tbsp (15g) vegetable oil, spray oil works well

Stir Fry

• 4 oz (115g) baby spinach
• 1 Tbsp (15g) soy sauce
• 2 tsp (8g) sesame oil
• 4 Tbsp (60g) vegetable oil, divided
• 3 stalks green onion, cut into 2-inch segments
• ½ sweet onion, thinly sliced
• 5 button mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• ½ red bell pepper, julienned

Assembly

• 6 oz (170g) sweet potato noodles
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp (15g) soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp (15g) sweet soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp (15g) sesame oil (optional)
• 1 Tbsp (15g) toasted sesame seeds
• 1 stalk green onion greens, thinly sliced for garnish

Method:

Jidan (Egg Garnish)​

1. Separate two egg yolks (discard the whites) and lightly season with salt. Mix well.
2. Heat a small non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly coat with oil.
3. Pour in the yolks and cook for 45 seconds to 1 minute, until about 75% set.
4. Flip the yolks, turn off the heat, and let sit for 30 seconds.
5. Transfer the cooked yolks to a cutting board. Once cool enough to handle, roll them up and slice thinly into strands (about ¼-inch thick).

Stir-Fry​

1. Boil a large pot of water and cook noodles according to package instructions.
2. In a seasoned wok over medium-low heat, wilt the baby spinach.
3. Add soy sauce and sesame oil, toss to coat, then remove and set aside.

For the vegetables (cook separately in batches)
9. Return the wok to medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp oil and swirl to coat.
10. Once nearly smoking, stir-fry each vegetable below (season with salt to taste), transferring each to a plate before proceeding:

• Green onion & sweet onion (1–2 min)
• Mushrooms (2–3 min)
• Carrots (~2 min)
• Red pepper (~2 min)

Noodle Assembly:​

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked noodles, stir-fried vegetables, garlic, soy sauce, and sweet soy sauce.
2. Toss well (gloves recommended). Adjust seasoning with extra soy sauce or sesame oil if desired.
3. To serve, plate the noodles and garnish with wilted spinach, jidan (egg threads), toasted sesame seeds, and optional sliced green onions.

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