Carla's Garlic-Butter Umami Noodles

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while spaghetti is a budget-friendly option.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

Boil water in a large pot and soak potato starch noodles until softened.

Set the noodles aside once softened.

Smash garlic and set it aside.

Trim the green tops of scallions and set aside; chop the white parts.

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a 10-inch skillet over low heat until foaming.

Add smashed garlic and chopped scallion whites to the skillet, cooking until soft and golden brown, about 2 minutes.

Season lightly with salt and cover with a lid if needed to prevent burning.

Once garlic is golden and soft, add a mixture of mirin, Katura fish sauce, soy sauce, and rice vinegar to the skillet, cooking until it thickens slightly, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Transfer the soaked noodles directly into the skillet, stirring to combine with the sauce.

Add scallion greens and bean sprouts to the skillet, cooking until the bean sprouts are crispy but wilted, adjusting with soaking liquid or water if needed.

Plate the noodle mixture and set aside while cooking the egg in the same skillet.

Add a little more butter to the skillet and return to low heat.

Crack an egg and an egg yolk into the skillet, salting it, and cook for about 30 seconds until set.

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