Dragon Noodles

Total Recipe cost: $2.04

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Cost per serving: $1.02

Prep time: 5 min. Cook time: 10 min. Total: 15 min.

INGREDIENTS COST 4 oz. lo mein noodles $1.13 2 Tbsp butter $0.20 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper $0.02 1 large egg $0.25 1 Tbsp brown sugar $0.02 1 Tbsp soy sauce $0.02 1 Tbsp sriracha (rooster sauce) $0.08 1 handful fresh cilantro $0.22 1 sliced green onion $0.06 TOTAL $2.04

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Ooooh lawdie. This is my new favorite quick fix! It takes about 15 minutes, is totally rich, flavorful, and SUPER SPICY. Like, "burn a hole through your stomach" spicy. Call me crazy, but sometimes I want that. No, Ithat.So, this one goes out to all of you heat seekers!The simple sauce for this recipe uses only pantry staples and perfectly balances sweet, salty, and spicy. The richness of the butter helps smooth everything out, cilantro adds a fresh note, and the green onions lend a savory back note. It all justand it happens to be incredibly simple. That's what I'm talkin' about.I made a small two serving batch because I just wanted something quick and easy. You could easily scale this up, if needed. If you want a heartier dish, try using two eggs rather than just one. Also, I used two tablespoons of butter, which made for a very rich and delicious sauce, but I suspect that it would still be amazing if you cut the butter in half.If you can't find the same noodles that I used, don't fret. You could make this with ramen type noodles or even regular linguine. The noodles are just the vehicle for all of the other yummy ingredients!Begin to boil water for the noodles. Once the water reaches a full boil, add the noodles and cook according to the package directions (boil for 5-7 minutes).While waiting for the water to boil, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl stir together the brown sugar, soy sauce, and sriracha.In a large skillet melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Add the red pepper to the butter as it melts. Whisk an egg in a bowl and then add to the melted butter. Stir gently and cook through. Once the egg is done cooking, turn off the heat.When the noodles are tender, drain the water and then add them to the skillet with the cooked egg. Also add the prepared sauce. Turn the heat on to low to evaporate excess moisture, and stir until everything is coated well with the sauce. Sprinkle the sliced green and cilantro leaves (whole) on top and serve!

Labels: asian, easy, eggs, pasta, quick, sidedish, vegetarian