Name: Spicy Sriracha Noodles
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
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)

These sweet, tangy, and spicy sriracha noodles take only a few minutes to make and are an inexpensive alternative to take out.

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

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

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