Lazy-Style Stir-Fried Instant Noodles

Steps

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   Beat 2 eggs until smooth and set aside (use more if you like).

   ✅ Done when: The eggs are done beating when fully combined into a uniform, smooth yellow liquid with no streaks.

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Slice your favorite ham sausage and set aside (use more if you like).

   ✅ Done when: Done when the sausage is cut into even slices and set aside.

3. 3

   Step 33 min

   High heatBlanching (chao shui) ↗
   

   Bring an appropriate amount of water to a boil, add the two blocks of instant noodles (the author uses Master Kong large-serving packs; this amount serves three), and cook until the noodle blocks break apart, about 2-3 minutes, then scoop the noodles out and set aside.

   ✅ Done when: The noodles are done when the blocks have fully broken apart and loosened, after about 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   Transfer the cooked, still slightly firm noodles to a large bowl.

   ✅ Done when: Done when all the noodles are in the large bowl.

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Rinse the noodles under cold water.

   ✅ Done when: Done when the noodles are cooled and no longer steaming hot.

6. 6

   Step 6

   

   Drain the noodles well and set aside.

   ✅ Done when: Done when no water pools in the bowl and the noodles are fully drained.

7. 7

   Step 7

   

   Add one of each seasoning packet that comes with the instant noodles to the cooked noodles (for two packs of noodles, one of each packet is usually enough, or it may turn out salty — adjust to your taste).

   ✅ Done when: Done when all the seasoning from the packets has been added to the noodles.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Cold dressing (liang ban) ↗
   

   Toss the noodles and seasoning thoroughly together with chopsticks or gloved hands, then set aside.

   ✅ Done when: Done when every strand of noodle is evenly coated with the seasoning and no clumps remain.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Medium-high heatPan-frying (jian) ↗
   

   Heat a flat-bottomed pan, spray in some oil, and once hot pour in the beaten eggs and stir-fry until set. Add the sliced ham and stir-fry evenly.

   ✅ Done when: The eggs are done when fully set and solid; the step is complete once the ham slices are heated through and evenly mixed in.

10. 10

    Step 10

    Medium heatStir-frying ↗
    

    Add the seasoned noodles and keep loosening them with chopsticks so they heat evenly (keep the heat at medium-low throughout — gentle heating helps the seasoning coating the noodles soak in and gives a really full, savory flavor).

    ✅ Done when: Done when the noodles are loosened, evenly heated, and the seasoning aroma is pronounced.

11. 11

    Step 11

    Stir-frying ↗
    

    After stir-frying evenly, add a bit of Lao Gan Ma chili crisp, or any favorite sauce, and continue stirring to combine.

    ✅ Done when: Done when the added sauce is evenly distributed throughout the noodles.

12. 12

    Step 1210 min

    

    Serve — truly delicious and convenient stir-fried instant noodles. The whole dish takes about 10 minutes. A key advantage over boiled instant noodles is that the seasoning flavor is preserved well.

    ✅ Done when: The dish is done when the noodles are hot, glossy, and fragrant, ready to serve.