I’m busy just like you guys, so when I get home, I always look at food delivery apps. But as you guys all know, I have a hangry bird at home, who can’t wait that long, so I always ended up making these Garlic Shrimp Noodles. Yes, it’s that quick and easy! The taste? Don’t worry about it. It will be the best! I guarantee it.

GARLIC SHRIMP NOODLES (2 servings)

Ingredients:

10 raw shrimp
2 green onions
10-15 garlic cloves
1/2 tsp (2g) fresh ginger
2 baby bok choy
2 packs udon noodles (or spaghetti, fettuccine, rice noodles, etc.)
1 tsp neutral-tasting oil (or toasted sesame oil), to coat
3 tbsp neutral-tasting oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
Generous pinch of toasted sesame seeds, to garnish
Soft-Boiled Eggs (optional), to serve

Sauce:

3 tbsp Korean chili pepper flakes (gochugaru)
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp mirin
1 tsp Korean chili paste (gochujang)
Black pepper, to taste
Small pinch of MSG (optional)

Instructions:

PREP SHRIMP & VEGETABLES

1. Peel and devein the shrimp. Throughly pat dry with paper towels.

2. Thinly slice the green onions, separating the whites and greens. Finely chop the garlic. Grate a small knob of ginger (1/2 tsp). Cut the bok choy in half lengthwise.

MAKE SAUCE

In a small container, mix together Korean chili pepper flakes, sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, Korean chili paste, black pepper to taste, and MSG (if using).

MAKE SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP NOODLES

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Give them a quick rinse under cold water. (Don’t throw away the water yet.) Transfer the noodles to a bowl. Give them a good mix with 1 teaspoon of cooking oil (or sesame oil).

2. Meanwhile, blanch the bok choy for 1 minute. Remove from the water and set aside.

3. In a wok (or pan), heat the oil (3 tbsp) over medium-high heat. Once it gets nice and hot, add the white parts of green onions, garlic, and ginger. Saute for 1 minute or until fragrant.

4. Add the shrimp. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until they’re 80 percent cooked. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the sauce and keep moving around for 1 to 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn them!

5. Increase the heat to high. Add the drained noodles. Toss together for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn the heat off. Finish off with sesame oil (1 tbsp).

6. Divide the noodles into plates. Top with bok choy, green onions, sesame seeds, and soft-boiled eggs (if using). Enjoy~!

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