10 Quick Noodle Recipes for Fast Meals

Noodles cook quickly and can be turned into delicious meals in minutes.

Ingredients

• 200g Dried Egg Noodles (I prefer the wide, flat variety for better sauce cling)
• 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce (Lee Kum Kee brand provides the best color)
• 1 tbsp Chinkiang Black Vinegar for a smoky acidic punch
• 3 cloves Garlic, smashed and finely minced
• 1 inch Fresh Ginger, grated into a paste
• 2 cups Fresh Bok Choy, leaves separated from the crunchy stems
• 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil (added off-heat only)
• 1 tbsp Neutral oil with a high smoke point like Grapeseed

Instructions

1. Boil the noodles in salted water, pulling them out 1 minute before the package instructions suggest; they should have a firm 'bite' in the center.
2. Heat your wok until a single drop of water dances and evaporates instantly, then swirl in the neutral oil.
3. Toss in the ginger and garlic, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until the kitchen smells intensely fragrant but the garlic remains pale gold.
4. Add the bok choy stems first for a 1-minute sear, then the leaves and the noodles, tossing vigorously to prevent sticking.
5. Pour the soy sauce and vinegar mixture around the edges of the wok so it caramelizes slightly before hitting the noodles.
6. Turn off the heat, drizzle with sesame oil, and toss one last time until every strand is glossy and mahogany-colored.