Crayon Shin-chan A-Ken Sauce Stir-fried Noodles

A playful recreation of the iconic A-Ken sauce stir-fried noodles featuring a vibrant raw egg yolk, savory bacon, and crisp vegetables in every bite.

Ingredients

• 200 g ramen noodles
• 3 strips bacon
• 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
• 1/4 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup sliced onions
• 1/2 cup bean sprouts
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp sake
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 raw egg yolk
• 2 tbsp bonito flakes
• 1 tbsp red pickled ginger

Instructions

1. 1Boil the noodles

   

   Place the noodles into a pot of boiling water. Cook them until they reach eighty percent doneness, then remove them and immediately rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process and maintain the desired texture.

   Tip: Toss the rinsed noodles with a small amount of oil to prevent them from sticking together while you prepare the stir-fry base.
2. 2Rinse and prepare noodles

   

   After boiling the noodles to eighty percent cooked, remove them using a strainer. Rinse the noodles thoroughly in a bowl of cold water to remove excess starch and cool them down.

   Tip: Ensuring the noodles are properly cooled and lightly oiled will ensure they stir-fry evenly without clumping later.
3. 3Sear the bacon

   

   Place the bacon slices into a hot non-stick pan. Fry them over medium-high heat until they become slightly crispy and have rendered their fat.

   Tip: Use a non-stick pan to ensure easy cleanup and prevent the bacon from sticking as it crisps.
4. 4Cut the bacon

   

   Once the bacon is slightly crispy, use clean kitchen scissors to cut the strips into smaller, bite-sized pieces directly in the pan. This allows for even distribution throughout the noodles later.

   Tip: Kitchen scissors are a convenient tool for cutting meat directly in the cooking vessel without needing an extra cutting board.
5. 5Stir-fry the vegetables

   

   Add the prepared shredded carrots, sliced onions, cabbage, and bean sprouts into the pan with the bacon. Stir-fry over high heat until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

   Tip: Cooking the vegetables over high heat ensures they retain their crunch while picking up the savory flavor of the bacon fat.
6. 6Combine noodles and ingredients

   

   Add the pre-cooked noodles into the pan with the stir-fried bacon and vegetables. Season the mixture with the secret A-Ken sauce (or a blend of Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, sake, and sugar). Stir-fry over high heat until every strand of noodle is thoroughly coated in the sauce.

   Tip: Keep the heat high while adding the sauce to allow it to caramelize slightly and coat the noodles evenly.
7. 7Season the noodles

   

   Add Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, sake, and sugar to the pan with the noodles and vegetables. Stir-fry everything over high heat, ensuring that every strand of noodle is thoroughly coated with the savory sauce mixture.

   Tip: If you dont have A-Kens secret sauce, Worcestershire sauce is an excellent substitute for that authentic tang.
8. 8Add bonito flakes

   

   Turn off the heat once the noodles are well-coated and cooked to your liking. Sprinkle a generous amount of bonito flakes over the hot noodles; the heat will cause the flakes to dance and incorporate their umami flavor into the dish.

   Tip: Add the bonito flakes right before serving so they maintain their texture and aroma.

Storage Instructions

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