Spicy Sausage and Green Onion Stir-Fried Noodles

1.Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until just tender but still firm (al dente). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.

2.In a large wok or skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

3.Add the sliced spicy sausage to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until the sausage is browned and slightly crisp around the edges. Remove sausage from wok and set aside, leaving the oil in the pan.

4.Add the minced garlic and sliced red chili (if using) to the wok. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

5.Add the sliced green onions to the wok and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until they start to soften but remain bright green.

6.Return the cooked sausage to the wok and toss to combine with the green onions and aromatics.

7.Add the drained noodles to the wok. Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili paste, sesame oil, and sugar. Toss everything together vigorously to evenly coat the noodles and ingredients with the sauce and to warm through, about 2-3 minutes.

8.Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.

9.Transfer the stir-fried noodles to serving plates. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro leaves if desired.

10.Serve immediately while hot, accompanied by a wedge of lime or extra chili slices if preferred.