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Chowmein

Chowmein

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Spicy stir-fried noodles Indian street style.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 bundles Hakka noodles (or any quick-cook noodles)
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup shredded cabbage
  • ½ cup capsicum, sliced
  • 1 small carrot, julienned
  • 1–2 green chilies, slit
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp green chili sauce
  • 1 tsp red chili sauce
  • ½ tsp vinegar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil (sesame or regular)
  • Spring onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Boil the Noodles
  • Cook as per pack instructions. Rinse under cold water. Toss with a few drops of oil to avoid sticking.
  • Heat the Drama
  • In a wok or kadhai, heat oil on high flame. Add ginger-garlic paste, green chilies. Stir for 10 seconds.
  • Veggie Toss
  • Add onions, cabbage, carrots, capsicum — in that order. Stir-fry fast. Crunchy is king.
  • Sauce It Up
  • Add soy sauce, chili sauces, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • Noodle In
  • Add the cooked noodles. Toss, flip, stir — let everything mix with the masala. Add a bit more oil if needed. Don’t let it dry out.
  • Finish Strong
  • Garnish with spring onions. Serve hot and loud.