Spicy Noodles - Malay Style

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Spicy and simply devilish, a kick start on Malay cuisine. Egg noodles with stir-fried spinach, peas, bean sprouts, and scrambled eggs.

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package uncooked egg noodles
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1/2 bunch fresh spinach, stems removed, chopped
1/4 cup chile paste
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1/4 cup water
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup fresh bean sprouts
1/2 cup green peas

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil, cook the egg noodles 6 to 8 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
2 Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the garlic about 1 minute. Stir in the spinach, and cook about 1 minute. Mix in the cooked egg noodles, chile paste, and ketchup, and toss until well coated.
3 Make a hole in the center of the noodle mixture. Place the egg in the center, and scramble, tossing with the noodles just before egg is finished cooking.
4 Mix the sugar and enough water to keep the mixture moist into the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, about 6 minutes. Toss in the sprouts and peas, and cook and stir about 4 minutes, until heated through.