Recipe: Dragon Noodles

Most of the recipes I try are found on Pinterest.  I currently have 184 recipes on my "Ones I've Made" board.  Of those 184 recipes, very few have disappointed.  Usually I try a recipe for the first time and enjoy it.  Sometimes I like it so much that I continue to make it over and over again.  Dragon Noodles is one of those recipes.  It can be found on the Budget Bytes website, which has figured out how much each ingredient costs and therefore can tell you how much a recipe will cost per serving.

The recipe calls for lo mein noodles, but I find it works just as well with fettuccine noodles.  I also really enjoy the egg in the dish, so I use two eggs instead of one.  Other than that, I've stayed true to the original recipe.  Here it is:

Ingredients

• 4 oz. lo mein noodles $1.13
• 2 Tbsp butter $0.20
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper $0.02
• 1 large egg $0.25
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar $0.02
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce $0.02
• 1 Tbsp sriracha (rooster sauce) $0.08
• 1 handful fresh cilantro $0.22
• 1 sliced green onion $0.06

Instructions

1. Begin to boil water for the noodles. Once the water reaches a full boil, add the noodles and cook according to the package directions (boil for 5-7 minutes).
2. While waiting for the water to boil, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl stir together the brown sugar, soy sauce, and sriracha.
3. In a large skillet melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Add the red pepper to the butter as it melts. Whisk an egg in a bowl and then add to the melted butter. Stir gently and cook through. Once the egg is done cooking, turn off the heat.
4. When the noodles are tender, drain the water and then add them to the skillet with the cooked egg. Also add the prepared sauce. Turn the heat on to low to evaporate excess moisture, and stir until everything is coated well with the sauce. Sprinkle the sliced green and cilantro leaves (whole) on top and serve!

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If you get a chance to try the recipe, please let me know what you think in the comments!