Description
Craving a comforting bowl of vegetable manchow soup? Our recipe combines traditional flavors with modern twists. Discover the perfect balance of spices and textures.
Ingredients
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- For Air-Fried Noodles:
- 2 cups boiled noodles (follow package instructions)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp oil (optional, helps them crisp up)
For Veg Manchow Soup:
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1.5 tbsp garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp ginger (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp green chilies (chopped or crushed)
- 2 tbsp coriander stems or celery (chopped)
- 4 cups water or homemade veg stock
- 1/2 cup cabbage (shredded)
- 1/4 cup carrot (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup green beans (chopped)
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/4 cup paneer or tofu (small cubes)
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp green chili sauce
- 1 tsp vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp water (for slurry)
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
- 2 tbsp spring onion greens (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
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Step 1: Air-Fry the Noodles
- Cook noodles according to packet, drain and rinse under cold water.
- One for a weeknight side dish, too.) Spread on a plate and let them dry out a little for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Combine with cornstarch, salt, and optional 1 tsp oil.
- Air fry at 200°C (390°F) for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Let them cool and crush them lightly for topping.
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Step 2: Make the Soup
- Heat 1tbsp oil in a kadai or wok on a medium flame.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, green chilies and coriander stems. Sauté about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss in diced cabbage, carrots, beans, and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 1 minute — do not overcook.
- Add 4 cups water or veg stock. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in soy sauce, chili sauce, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Combine cornstarch + water in a bowl (slurry) and add slowly to the boiling soup while stirring.
- Cook until soup has thickened (you should notice that the texture has changed—it takes around 2 mins).
- Add paneer or tofu cubes. Add 1 more minute on low heat.
- Swtich off the heat, Add fresh coriander. Switch off the heat and mix in fresh coriander and spring onion greens.
- Pour hot soup into bowls
- Garnish with crushed air-fried noodles.
- Serve at once, while the noodles are still crisp.
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- Cuisine: Indian