Garlic–Soy Sauce Noodles

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon Maggi seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 ounces fresh thin Chinese egg noodles
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow onion
• 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
• 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup mung bean sprouts
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle (about 1/2 cup)
• Chile crisp, for drizzling (optional)

Steps

1. Make the sauce: Stir together all ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
2. Make the noodles: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over medium-high. Add noodles, and cook according to package directions until chewy and al dente. Transfer noodles to a colander, and rinse under cold water; drain well. Spread noodles evenly on a clean kitchen towel, and pat dry. (This helps the noodles crisp when stir-fried.) Set aside.
3. Heat a large wok or skillet over high for 1 minute. Add canola oil, and swirl to coat wok; heat until oil smokes slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until edges are golden brown, about 1 minute. Add ginger and garlic; cook, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly browned, about 20 seconds. Add reserved sauce; cook, stirring often, until slightly reduced, about 15 seconds. Add butter; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is bubbling, about 15 seconds.
4. Add reserved noodles to wok; toss well to coat in sauce, separating any noodles that clump together. Spread noodles into an even layer; let sizzle, undisturbed, for 1 minute. Toss well; repeat spreading and sizzling process until edges of noodles are slightly crisped, 2 to 3 more times.
5. Add bean sprouts and scallions to noodle mixture; cook, stirring often, until just softened, about 30 seconds. Drizzle with chile crisp (if using), and serve immediately.