Spicy Green Onion Yakisoba

 

[Ingredients for 2 servings]

* Chinese noodles: 2 servings

* Chikuwa (fish cake): 2 pieces

* Green onions: 1/2 bunch

* White leek: 8cm

* Chili oil: 1/2 teaspoon

* Doubanjiang (chili bean paste): a pinch

* White sesame seeds: 1/2 teaspoon

* Garlic (thinly sliced): 1/2 clove

* Ginger (julienned): 1/2 clove

* Granulated chicken soup stock: 1 teaspoon

* Oyster sauce: 1 tablespoon

* Salt and pepper: a pinch

* Salad oil: 1.5 tablespoons

* Prepared sweet and sour sauce: 1 tablespoon

[Preparation]

* Cut the chikuwa in half lengthwise, then slice diagonally.

* Cut off the roots of the green onions and cut into 4cm lengths.

* Cut the white leek in half lengthwise, julienne it, wash it, and squeeze out the excess water. 

[Instructions]

1. Heat salad oil, garlic, and ginger in a frying pan over low heat. Once fragrant, increase the heat to medium, add the chikuwa and chopped green onions, and stir-fry briefly. Add the granulated chicken soup base and season with salt and pepper.

2. Add the Chinese noodles and stir-fry together. Stir-fry until the oyster sauce coats everything, then transfer to a serving dish.

3. Mix the shredded green onions with chili oil, doubanjiang, and white sesame seeds, and place on top of (2). Adding pre-made sweet and sour sauce halfway through cooking is also delicious.