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Chef Ricky's Secret Spicy Dry Instant Noodle Hack

groups1 servingspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 2 minsskilletCook: 2 minsscheduleTotal: 4 minsoutdoor_grillBoiledlocal_fire_departmentSpicy
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6 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:01:28

Locate the serrated tear notches at the top or bottom edge of the noodle pack, tear smoothly along the notch, and take out the 2 noodle blocks intact.

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Watch out

Do not tear forcefully from the back middle, otherwise the noodles will crush and seasoning packets may break.

Ingredients:instant noodle cake
Tools:hands
02
Active Cooking
00:02:27
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Lower noodle blocks gently into boiling water to avoid hot water splashing onto hands.

Bring water to a boil in a pan, identify the darker and harder bottom face of the noodle blocks, submerge them darker side facing down into boiling water, and boil over high heat for 2 minutes.

local_fire_departmentHigh heat, 2 minutes
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Watch out

The darker bottom face of the noodle cake is harder and needs to be cooked first, otherwise the noodles will cook unevenly.

Ingredients:instant noodle cake (2 pack)
Tools:kitchen timersaucepan
03
Preparation
00:02:58
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Exercise caution when ladling hot noodle boiling water to prevent burns.

In a large glass bowl, combine 1 pack noodle seasoning powder, 2 packs sesame oil, 5g Guilin chili sauce, 5g Sichuan pepper oil, and 20g vegetable oil. Add 20g boiling noodle water and stir well with a spoon until the powder fully dissolves and emulsifies.

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Ensure enough oil is added (about 20g), otherwise the dry noodles will turn sticky and dry

adding a splash of hot noodle water helps dissolve the seasoning powder

Ingredients:instant noodle seasoning powder (1 pack)instant noodle sesame oil pack (2 pack)Guilin chili sauce (5 g)Sichuan pepper oil (5 g)vegetable oil (20 g)noodle cooking water (20 g)
Tools:mixing bowlspoon
04
Active Cooking
00:03:49
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Be mindful of hot steam rising when pouring boiling water and noodles into the colander.

When the 2-minute timer rings, turn off the heat immediately, pour noodles into a strainer mesh, and shake to drain excess water thoroughly.

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Drain water thoroughly, otherwise excess moisture will dilute the sauce and ruin the concentrated flavor.

Ingredients:instant noodle cake
Tools:slotted strainer
05
Active Cooking
00:03:52

While still hot, immediately transfer drained noodles into the sauce bowl and toss quickly with tongs until every strand is thoroughly coated.

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Watch out

Toss while noodles are steaming hot so sauce absorbs well, otherwise cold noodles clump together.

Ingredients:instant noodle cake
Tools:food tongs
06
Active Cooking
00:04:01

Transfer the tossed dry noodles onto a shallow wide plate, create a small well in the center, place 1 onsen egg in it, scatter 2g dried sakura shrimp and 2g chopped chives around, and sprinkle 1g ground black pepper on the egg to finish.

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Poke and open the poached egg yolk when eating

the runny yolk coats noodles to mellow down spiciness and add extra creaminess

Ingredients:onsen poached egg (1 piece)dried sakura shrimp (2 g)chopped chives (2 g)crushed black pepper (1 g)
Tools:plate

groceryAll Ingredients

instant noodle cake2 pack
instant noodle seasoning powder1 pack
instant noodle sesame oil pack2 pack
Guilin chili sauce5 g
Sichuan pepper oil5 g
vegetable oil20 g
noodle cooking water20 g
onsen poached egg1 piece
dried sakura shrimp2 g
chopped chives2 g
crushed black pepper1 g

blenderAll Tools Needed

handskitchen timersaucepanmixing bowlspoonslotted strainerfood tongsplate