Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
240 g noodles
Transfer directly to a plate (or to a large bowl if you want to “do it all at once”).
Add the lard and the seasoned fish sauce (stir the sauce well before adding) and toss to coat. If the lard or other fat is solid, don't worry—the heat of the noodles will melt it quickly.
8 tablespoons seasoned fish sauce, 4 tablespoons lard
Garnish with scallions and crispy fried garlic. Toss and serve.
4 tablespoons crispy fried garlic, Sliced scallions, for garnish
Notes
Make a large batch of seasoned fish sauce in advance and freeze it so you can whip this up very quickly whenever you like.If you can't find fried garlic at the Asian supermarket, use my garlic oil recipe and simply lift out the garlic with a strainer.If unavailable, substitute cane sugar or regular granulated sugar for the palm sugar.Traditionally, the dish is plated as individual portions of noodles with fried garlic and seasoned fish sauce spooned over each one—as shown in the photo. For convenience, you can also toss everything together and then divide into individual portions.