Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
3 unit

shallots

sliced

0.5 cup

peanut oil

1 pound

egg noodles

fresh

0.5 cup

chicken broth

reduced-sodium

3 tbsp

ketjap manis

1.5 tbsp

fish sauce

Asian

1 tbsp

sambal oelek

0.5 tsp

black pepper

ground

0.75 tsp

salt

1 unit

firm tofu

cubed

4 unit

eggs

beaten

2 unit

onions

sliced

2 tsp

garlic

finely chopped

0.25 tsp

Thai chile

minced

6 unit

snow peas

cut diagonally

6 unit

long beans

cut crosswise

2 unit

scallions

thinly sliced

Step 1
~2 min

Thinly slice the shallots using a slicer.

Step 2
~2 min

Heat peanut or vegetable oil in a wok over medium heat until hot.

Step 3
~2 min

Add sliced shallots and reduce heat to medium-low.

Step 4
~2 min

Fry shallots, stirring frequently, until golden brown (8-12 minutes).

Step 5
~2 min

Strain shallot mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, reserving the shallot oil.

Step 6
~2 min

Transfer fried shallots to paper towels to drain and crisp.

Step 7
~2 min

Wipe wok clean with paper towels.

Step 8
~2 min

Cook noodles in boiling water until just tender (15 seconds - 1 minute).

Step 9
~2 min

Drain noodles in a colander and rinse under cold water.

Step 10
~2 min

Shake colander to remove excess water and toss noodles with 2 teaspoons of reserved shallot oil.

Step 11
~2 min

In a small bowl, stir together chicken broth, ketjap manis, fish sauce, sambal oelek, black pepper, and salt.

Step 12
~2 min

Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes and pat dry.

Step 13
~2 min

Beat eggs with a pinch of salt.

Step 14
~2 min

Heat 1 tablespoon of reserved shallot oil in the wok over medium-high heat.

Step 15
~2 min

Add eggs and swirl to form a thin crepe. Cook until barely set (about 2 minutes).

Step 16
~2 min

Slide egg crepe onto a cutting board, roll into a cylinder, and cut into 1/2-inch strips. Keep warm.

Step 17
~2 min

Heat 3 tablespoons of reserved shallot oil in the wok over high heat.

Step 18
~2 min

Stir-fry onions with salt until deep golden (8-10 minutes).

Step 19
~2 min

Add garlic and chile, stir-fry for 1 minute.

Step 20
~2 min

Add tofu and stir-fry for 3 minutes.

Step 21
~2 min

Add snow peas and long beans, stir-fry until crisp-tender (about 5 minutes).

Step 22
~2 min

Add sauce and bring to a boil.

Step 23
~2 min

Add noodles and stir-fry until hot.

Step 24
~2 min

Transfer to a platter, arrange egg strips over noodles.

Step 25
~2 min

Sprinkle with scallions and half of the fried shallots.

Step 26
~2 min

Serve remaining shallots on the side.

Step 27
~2 min

Garnish with sliced cucumber, tomatoes, and lime wedges.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of sambal oelek to your desired spice level.

Fry the shallots carefully to avoid burning.

Ensure the wok is hot before adding ingredients for stir-frying.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The shallots and sauce can be prepared in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Moderate
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot as a main course.

Serve with a side of steamed rice for a complete meal.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cucumber salad
Shrimp crackers

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Indonesia

Cultural Significance

A popular street food and home-cooked meal in Indonesia.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Casual gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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