Quick Garlic Scallion Noodles

Ingredients

• dried noodles — 300 g
• scallions — 5 stalks, cut into 5 cm segments
• garlic — 3 cloves, smashed
• soy sauce — 2 tbsp
• dark soy sauce — 1/2 tbsp
• sugar — 1 tsp
• cooking oil — 4 tbsp

Steps (beginner-friendly)

1. Start a pot of water boiling for the noodles.
2. Meanwhile, heat 4 tbsp oil in a small saucepan over LOW heat. Add the scallion segments and smashed garlic.
3. Fry slowly for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the scallions turn deep golden and crisp and smell nutty. Do not rush with high heat — they'll burn.
4. Turn off the heat and carefully stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tbsp dark soy, and 1 tsp sugar (it will sizzle). Set aside.
5. Cook the noodles in the boiling water for 3-4 minutes until just tender; drain well.
6. Pour the scallion oil sauce over the hot noodles (or return the noodles to the pan and toss).
7. Toss with tongs until every strand is glossy and brown, top with the crispy fried scallions, and serve.