I Made The Cheapest Noodle Dish Ever (8 Ways)

Step-by-Step Tutorial: Making 8 Affordable Noodle Dishes

1. Buttered Noodles

• Ingredients:
  • Large pot of water
  • Butter
  • Salt
  • Pasta of choice
• Instructions:
  1. Boil water in a large pot.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter and toss cooked pasta in it.
  4. Season with salt and serve.

2. Drunken Noodles

• Ingredients:
  • Dark soy sauce, fish sauce, light soy sauce, hoisin sauce
  • Vegetable oil
  • Chicken thighs
  • Shallot, garlic, chilies
  • Rice noodles
  • Basil leaves
• Instructions:
  1. Prepare the sauce.
  2. Stir-fry chicken and vegetables.
  3. Add cooked noodles and sauce, then basil leaves.

3. Pastina

• Ingredients:
  • Chicken stock
  • Butter
  • Parmesan cheese
• Instructions:
  1. Cook pastina in chicken stock.
  2. Stir in butter and cheese.
  3. Serve with optional toppings like more cheese and black pepper.

4. Chow Mein

• Ingredients:
  • Cornstarch, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar
  • Soy sauce, oyster sauce
  • Vegetable oil
  • Chicken, vegetables, noodles
• Instructions:
  1. Prepare sauce and stir-fry chicken and vegetables.
  2. Add cooked noodles and sauce.

5. San Francisco Style Vietnamese Garlic Noodles

• Ingredients:
  • Garlic, spaghetti, fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce
  • Parmesan cheese, green onions
• Instructions:
  1. Cook garlic and spaghetti separately.
  2. Combine garlic butter sauce with cooked spaghetti.

6. Yaki Udon

• Ingredients:
  • Dark soy sauce, mirin, rice wine vinegar
  • Sugar, light soy sauce, oyster sauce
  • Vegetables, udon noodles
• Instructions:
  1. Stir-fry vegetables and noodles with the sauce.
  2. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

7. Japchae

• Ingredients:
  • Egg yolks, sweet potato noodles, spinach, vegetables
  • Soy sauce, sesame oil
• Instructions:
  1. Cook noodles and vegetables separately.
  2. Combine with seasonings and garnish.

8. Budget Chili Garlic Noodles

• Ingredients:
  • Instant ramen noodles
  • Chili flakes, green onions, garlic
• Instructions:
  1. Mix chili flakes with ramen seasoning.
  2. Cook noodles and toss in chili oil mixture.

Follow these steps to create delicious and affordable noodle dishes at home. Enjoy your homemade meals without breaking the bank!