Small Group Workshop: The Homemade Noodle Bar with Matt Card

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What’s on the Menu:
Indonesian Style Fried Noodles
Japanese Fried Noodles with Bacon and Cabbage
Stir-Fried Noodles with Kimchi and Pork
Plus, Matt’s favorite Crispy Tofu and Fried Shallots


Milk Street's Creative Director of Recipes and Products Matt Card has a self-described carb problem—and he makes fried noodles several times a week to feed it. In this livestream workshop, which is capped at just 25 attendees, Matt will give you a practical framework for making this weeknight staple without cracking open a cookbook. This workshop consists less of recipes than of decision trees, templates and a generous dose of Milk Street's cooking theory. To guide this exploration, we draw upon three distinct noodle traditions: Indonesian mie goreng built on sweet soy and lime; yakisoba, where ketchup is not a shortcut but an ingredient; and Korean fried noodles sharpened with gochujang and sherry vinegar. Matt will walk you through the pros and cons of his go-to noodle options—like fresh vs. dried ramen and udon and his personal favorite, the wavy-edged Taiwanese dao xiao mian—and explain why noodles cooked ahead and cooled fry up better than noodles straight from the pot. Then we discuss how to prepare a range of proteins from chicken and pork to tofu and eggs; no matter which protein you choose, our essential lessons are how to use a small amount of these ingredients and maximize their flavor. Vegetables are next, divided according to Matt’s framework according to their flavors, textures and relative ease of preparation (hint: frozen peas are a friend to every home cook). Finally, the key to making a batch of fried noodles feel like a restaurant-worthy creation is in the garnishes. You’ll decide whether you’re in the mood for Matt’s crispy fried shallots or a a big sprinkle of furikake, some slices of DIY pickled ginger or a snow mound of shaved bonito flakes. The deeper lesson of this workshop is flexibility. You’ll come away able to look at a ragtag bunch of ingredients in the fridge and see the path to a truly exceptional homemade meal.

Thank you to the 2026 Annual Sponsors of the Cooking School, who make our livestream events possible:

• Work Sharp, which makes sharpening products that are fast, easy to use and work every time. Find their products on the Milk Street Store and use code SHARPSMART for 10% off: t.ly/SSsSz
• Wulf’s Fish and Savenor’s Market. Together, Wulf’s and Savenor’s provide premium seafood and gourmet meat to chefs and home cooks across the country. Use code MILKSTREET for 20% off orders from Wulf’s (t.ly/REVSO) and Savenor’s (t.ly/CRwjA).

Our small-group Workshops are capped at just 25 attendees and are distinct from our livestream Classes. As such, they are NOT included with Insider membership.

Want to give this class as a gift? You can purchase gift cards here.

Immediately after registering, you will get a confirmation email that contains the Zoom meeting log-in information. One week prior to the class (or within 48 hours, if you register less than one week in advance), you will receive instructions on how to prepare ingredients and equipment in order to cook along with us.

After class, you will receive a recording of the event, as well as a packet with recipes and resources that we discuss during the event. If you have any questions about this class, please don't hesitate to get in touch via cookingschool@177milkstreet.com.

This event has limited spots, and you must register in advance via Eventbrite. One sign-up covers one device. Closed Captioning is available for this event.

Payments for Milk Street livestream workshops are non-refundable. If you find yourself unable to attend, you may transfer the ticket to someone else, but we are unable to refund fees and all payments are final.

Proceeds from live stream cooking classes and workshops support Milk Street's non-profit work with The Big Sisters Association of Great Boston, The Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester, and other partners.

Bonus: All attendees of this class will receive a one-time 20% off coupon to the Milk Street Store after class.