Spicy Sriracha Noodles

🧂 Ingredients

• 4 oz. lo mein noodles ($1.30)
• 2 Tbsp butter ($0.20)
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper ($0.02)
• 2 large eggs ($0.42)
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar ($0.08)
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce ($0.06)
• 2 Tbsp sriracha ($0.22)
• 1 handful fresh cilantro (optional, $0.10)
• 1 green onion, sliced ($0.10)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the sauce for the noodles. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, soy sauce, and sriracha. Set the sauce aside.

2. 2

   Bring a pot of water to a boil for the noodles. Once boiling, add the noodles and boil until tender. Drain the noodles in a colander.

3. 3

   While waiting for the water to boil, crack two eggs into a bowl then whisk lightly.

4. 4

   Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the eggs and crushed pepper and lightly scramble the eggs. Avoid over cooking the eggs.

5. 5

   Once the noodles have drained, add them to the skillet with the eggs, then drizzle the sauce over top. Toss the noodles and eggs to coat in the sauce.

6. 6

   Top the noodles with fresh cilantro and sliced green onion, then serve.