Garlic Noodles

Serves 4 -6

800g fresh egg noodles ( I used hokkein noodles)
10 cloves garlic, finely chopped
About 60g butter
4 tablespoons normal olive oil (Don't use extra virgin!)
Finely grated parmesan cheese (use however much you like. I used about one handful of a really good one - not the powdered type )
Freshly ground black pepper

For the cooking sauce:
4 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon finely ground white pepper
3-4 tablespoons garlic powder
4 teaspoons chicken powder
1 teaspoon sugar
Splash of hot water

To garnish:
1 whole bunch (about 5-6 stalks) sliced spring onions

1. Prepare a bow of ice cold water to shock the noodles after boiling.

2. Bring a huge ass pot of water to a rapid boil and boil for 1 - 2 minutes.

3. Quickly drain the water and immerse in the cold water. Drain again and allow to air dry for about 5-10 minutes.

4. While noodles are drying, combine the oyster sauce, fish sauce, white pepper, garlic powder, chicken powder, and sugar. Add a splash of hot water to loosen the paste and dissolve the sugar.

5. On high flame, heat the olive oil and add the butter. As soon as it melts, add the garlic and turn the heat to low. Fry till it's fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

6. Add the sauce paste, combine and fry for another minute or so to combine.

7. Add in the noodles and coat the noodles with the sauce.

8. Add in the Parmesan cheese till it melts, about a minute.

9. Turn off the heat and add in freshly ground black pepper.

10. Serve on plate and garnish with lots of sliced green onion.

* I adapted this recipe from Maggie Foodie on YouTube, which was adapted from Crustacean restaurant. I've never tried those famous Crustacean noodles but this turned out pretty dam good. So easy to make too for a quick dinner. Add some left over roast chicken and it's good to go!