Empty My Fridge
Forget About Instant Ramen and Make These 10-Minute Noodle Dishes Instead!
Ingredients
- Scallion · thinly sliced2 + ¼ cups
- Garlic · minced4 cloves + 1 tbsp
- Ginger · grated1 + 1 tsp
- Cucumber1
- Cilantro
- Sesame seed · toasted3 tbsp
- Noodle · sliced2
- Egg
- Chinese sesame paste2 tbsp
- Soy sauce2 tbsp
- Dark soy sauce1 tsp
- Vinegar2 tbsp
- Sugar1 tsp
- Chicken stock · powder½ tbsp
- Chili oil2 tbsp
- Chili pepper · flakes4 tbsp
- Vegetable oil1 cup
Instructions
- Thinly slice the green onions, finely chop the garlic, and grate 1 tsp ginger. Cut the cucumber into thin matchsticks and chop the cilantro. Grind the sesame seeds with a mortar and pestle.
- In a small bowl, mix the sesame paste, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, bouillon powder, chili oil, garlic and ginger until well combined. If you have no chili oil, mix the chili flakes, minced garlic, green onions and oil, then microwave uncovered for 3 minutes.
- Boil plenty of water and cook the noodles for 2 servings according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the noodle cooking water to the sauce and mix well. Pour over the noodles and toss.
- Divide between 2 bowls and top with cucumber, green onions, cilantro, egg if using, and ground sesame.
Summarized from Aaron and Claire's video. Watch it for the details.
More recipes with
GarlicEggGingerScallionCucumber
Cook with what's in your fridge
Empty My Fridge shows the recipes you can make with the food you already have, and reminds you before it goes off.