Sesame Oil Bird’s Nest Egg Noodles

Ingredients

• thin wheat noodles (Do not boil for too long to prevent them from becoming overly gelatinized)
• 1 chicken egg (Separate the egg white and yolk; mix the egg white into the noodles and place the yolk in the center of the noodle ring)
• sesame oil (As needed, for pan-frying the noodles)
• soy sauce paste (Serve as a dipping sauce)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the noodles in boiling water. Once the water comes back to a boil, continue cooking for about 1 minute, then immediately remove and drain. Do not overcook, or the noodles may become too soft and mushy.

2. 2

   Separate the egg, keeping the egg white and yolk. Pour the egg white over the drained noodles and mix thoroughly; set the yolk aside.

3. 3

   Take the mixed noodles and shape them by hand into a round ring.

4. 4

   Add an appropriate amount of sesame oil to a skillet and heat over low heat. Add the noodle ring and pan-fry it. Allow the egg white to set first so the noodle ring holds together and does not easily fall apart.

5. 5

   Place the reserved egg yolk in the center of the noodle ring. Cover the skillet and cook over medium-low heat.

6. 6

   When the bottom of the noodle ring is fragrant, crisp, and browned, flip it and cook the other side until equally fragrant and crisp. Serve with soy sauce paste for dipping.

Notes

The source does not provide specific quantities for the noodles, sesame oil, or soy sauce paste, so adjust them according to personal serving size and the size of the skillet. The transcription mentions covering the skillet while cooking; the original text also emphasizes cooking over low heat until the egg white sets.

Nutrition per serving

• staple food
• breakfast
• snack
• pan-fried
• egg dishes
• easy cooking