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vegetable Hakka noodles

Hakka Noodles Recipe


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  • Author: Soniya Saluja
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Diet: VegetarianDiet

Description

Hakka noodles are a street style Indo-Chinese noodle dish just bursting with flavor and color. Featuring a savory, spicy sauce and loads of vegetables, you’ll love eating this dish and serving it to your family. This quick meal is perfect for the busiest of weeknights with just a few minutes of prep needed.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • Chings hakka noodles ( 2 single packs) - 10 oz
  • Sesame oil - 1 tsp
  • Oil - 1 tbsp
  • Garlic, minced - 3 cloves
  • Ginger, minced - 1/2-inch
  • Thai green chili, chopped finely - 2
  • Sweet onion, finely sliced - 1/2 cup
  • Carrot, julienned - 1 cup
  • Green beans, sliced diagonally - 1/2 cup
  • Cabbage, thinly sliced - 1 cup
  • Green &; red bell peppers, thinly sliced - 1 cup
  • Sugar - 1 tsp
  • Black pepper - 1 tsp
  • salt to taste

Sauce

  • Soy sauce - 3 Tbsp
  • Rice vinegar or distill vinegar - 1 Tbsp
  • Siracha sauce or any Asian spicy sauce - 1 tsp
  • chili oil (optional) - 1 tsp

Instructions

Stove top method

Boil the noodles

  1. Add water to boil as per the quantity mentioned in the Chings package.
  2. Add the noodles to the hot water.
  3. Strain the noodles when cooked.
  4. Immediately Rinse it with cold water
  5. Drizzle some oil on it and mix and keep it aside

Prepare the Hakka Noodles

  1. Chop everything before you start.
  2. Since we are going to cook on high heat, it is important to have everything ready to go.
  3. In a hot wok, add the oil and sesame oil, add garlic, ginger and chilies and fry for few seconds.
  4. Add onions and sauté on high heat for 30 seconds.
  5. Then, add, cabbage, carrots, green beans, bell peppers and sauté on high for 1 minute.
  6. Next add in the soy sauce, chili sauce, vinegar, salt, and pepper and mix well.
  7. Add the boiled noodles and give it a nice toss.
  8. Finally, sprinkle the green onion and chili oil, toss once.
  9. Dish it out and serve hot.

Instant pot method

  1. whisk the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Next, pour the sauce into the inner pot. 
  2. After the sauce is in place, spread the noodles on the bottom of the pot, then add the rest of the ingredients on top of the noodles. Finally, add two cups of water to the pot.
  3. When all the ingredients are added, place the lid on top and  set to cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. After Instant Pot is done cooking, do a quick release to avoid overcooking the noodles.
  4. Once all the pressure has released, open the lid and stir the noodles with a pair of tongs. Finally, top with green onions and chili oil.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 216
  • Sugar: 7
  • Sodium: 450
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 19
  • Fiber: 6
  • Protein: 7
  • Cholesterol: 7