Thursday 23 February 2012

Hakka noodles

Noodles came into existence some 400 years back and has been eaten since then.South asians eat it the most. In Indian homes, this dish is an all time favourite and is had as a snack as well as a meal. This is a simple dish of noodles tossed with vegetables and any other ingredients of your choice that are readily available at home. Preparation time is 10 mins and cooking time 10 mins.




Ingredients :


Noodles,boiled                                            200 gms
Oil                                                                 1 tbsp
Onion ,chopped                                          2
Carrot, chopped                                          1/4th cup
Capsicum ,chopped                                    1/2 cups
Green chilly sauce                                      1 tbsp
White vinegar                                              1 tbsp
Soya sauce                                                    2 tsp
Salt                                                                1 tsp
Black pepper powder                                 1/4 th tsp
Cabbage,chopped                                        1/2 cup


To Garnish :


Cabbage,very finely chopped                      1 tbsp




Method :


Take 200 gms noodles. Boil 7 cups of water. In the water add 1 tsp  salt and 1tsp oil .When the water boils, add the noodles and boil for 2 mins .When the noodles are soft ,drain the water,wash with cold water for 2-3 times. Rub oil and leave on a strainer to dry.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok.Put 2 chopped onions,1/2 cup chopped carrot, 1/2 cup chopped capsicum and stir fry on high flame.
In a bowl mix 1 tbsp  green chilly sauce,1 tbsp white vinegar and 2 tsp soya sauce.
Stir fry the vegetables and then add 1 tsp salt,1/4 th tsp pepper powder and the sauces mixed earlier.Mix all well.Add the noodles.Also add the chopped cabbage. Now toss all together very well for 5-7 mins.Put the gas flame off. Take a serving platter to serve . If desired boiled and shredded chicken can be add.or sausages too. As a variation chilly-garlic can be added to make chilly garlic flavoured noodles.
Garnish with finely chopped cabbage leaves .serve.


Tip :All vegetables are cut into thin strips of same size so that all cook easily and at the same time.

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