Method

Candied Pecans

Preheat the oven or oil in a deep-fryer to 350° F.

1. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper, then coat the paper with a nonstick cooking spray.
2. Mix sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Increase the heat to medium high, then add the pecans. Stir occasionally.
3. When the pecans are glazed evenly with syrup (about 3 to 4 minutes), use a slotted spoon to remove them from the saucepan, and place them on the parchment.
4. If using an oven, bake the pecans for 15 minutes, turning the nuts once halfway through. If using the deep fryer, place the pecans in a basket, lower into the oil, and cook for 30 seconds.
5. Remove them from the fryer and turn onto lined sheet.

Let cool. Store unused pecans in a sealed container in a dry place.

Naughty Sauce

1. Whisk all ingredients together in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stirring occasionally.
2. Reduce the sauce until it reaches a syrupy consistency.
3. Let cool. Refrigerate leftover sauce and use it to glaze fish or poultry, or add to steamed vegetables

Noodles

1. Cook lo mein noodles according to package directions. Remove from heat, drain and let cool.
2. Toss the noodles with ¼ cup Naughty sauce, or more to taste. Place in single-serve bowl.
3. Top the noodles with the pecans, cucumber, garlic peas and pea shoots, and serve.