Spicy Thai Basil Noodle Cake

Name: Spicy Thai Basil Noodle Cake
Ingredients: For the dipping sauce:; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce, to taste; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon peeled and grated fresh ginger; For the noodle cake:; 3 tablespoons loosely packed, minced fresh Thai basil (or other type of basil); 2 tablespoons loosely packed, minced fresh chives; 2 tablespoons sambal oelek, or to taste; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided, plus more as needed; 1/2 teaspoon peeled and grated fresh ginger; 1 pinch each kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste; 9 ounces fresh or dried, uncooked lo mein or ramen noodles or leftover noodles (or other egg noodle such as Buitoni angel hair)