Fried Rice-Style Instant Noodles

Name: Fried Rice-Style Instant Noodles
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes

Joshua Weissman thinks outside the box (literally) when it comes to instant ramen.

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

20 minutes

Serves

people

Ingredients

2 package (254g) Nongshim Chapagetti Jjajang Noodles (use all the noodles plus 1-2 seasoning packets, to taste)
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 carrot, finely diced
2 green onion, thinly sliced, reserve some for garnish
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
½ inch knob (8g) ginger, grated
Sesame oil, to taste
1 Tbsp (15ml) mirin
1 egg, beaten
1-2 Tbsp (15-30g) vegetable oil for stir frying
Soy sauce, to taste

Bring a pot of water to a boil, cook ramen according to the package minus the seasoning. Drain and set aside.
To a large wok over high heat, add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the shallots, carrots, green onion, ginger, garlic, and salt to taste, and stir fry 2-3 minutes.
Add the beaten egg and scramble. Add in cooked noodles, toss, season with 1-2 seasoning packets, sesame oil and soy sauce to taste. Garnish with more green onion, serve and enjoy.