INGREDIENTS:

1 pack instant ramen noodles (seasoning packet not needed)

2 shallots/green onions

2 garlic cloves

3 tbsp oil

--Sauce--

1 tsp sweet chilli sauce

1 tsp light soy sauce

1 tsp dark soy sauce

2 tsp water

PROCESS:

1. Thinly slice 2 shallots/green onions. Shallots are preferred as they are sweeter but green onions work too

2. Mince 2 cloves of garlic. Add more if you like a stronger garlic flavour

3. Prepare the sauce and set aside

4. On low flame, fry shallots/green onion in 3 tbsp oil until golden and crisp. Take it off the pan when it turns pale gold or it will burn and taste bitter

5. Cook 1 pack of instant ramen noodles as per package instructions. Drain and set aside

6. Retain 1 tbsp oil from the pan used to fry the shallots/green onions. The remaining oil is flavourful and can be used in other dishes

7. On low flame, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds or until lightly golden

8. Pour in the prepared sauce and simmer for 30 seconds

9. Add the cooked ramen noodles and mix quickly

10. Stir fry for just 30 seconds or the noodles will get mushy

11. Add ramen noodles to a serving bowl, garnish with crispy fried onion and green onions. Enjoy!

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SUBSTITUTES:

• No sweet chilli sauce?

Substitute with 1/2 tsp chilli sauce or sriracha + 1/2 tsp sugar

• No shallots or green onions?

Thinly sliced regular onions work too

• No dark soy sauce?

Replace with regular soy sauce. However, the colour of the noodles will be pale

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TIPS:

• Prepare all ingredients in advance as the dish comes together very quickly

• Slightly undercook the noodles to prevent it from turning mushy

• Fry scallions/green onions in a large batch as they are extremely tasty and can be used to garnish many dishes

• The onion flavoured oil is delicious so please don’t throw it away

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