On 10/1/2012 8:48 AM, Doug Freyburger wrote:
> dsi1 wrote:
>> notbob wrote:
>>> dsi1 > wrote:
>>
>>>> thin egg noodles that are fried on both sides and then cut into squares.
>>
>>> Dumb question, but how do you fry a noodle on both sides.
>>
>> It's not a dumb question. I don't know. We like to fry a bunch at a time
>> instead of a single noodle. The dish is called "cake noodle", not cake
>> noodles or noodle cake.
>>
>> http://www.toisanpride.com/2012/02/c...le-anyone.html
>
> To me that looks like they treated the noodles like the shredded
> potatoes in hash browns. Cool looking method.
>

The idea is pretty much the same. The noodles should be compacted and
fried in a good amount of oil at medium heat. Add a few drops of sesame
oil to the oil before adding the noodles. Flip it when browned. Cut into
squares and top with your favorite goopy Chinese dish. Extra gravy please!