Veg Hakka Noodles

VEG HAKKA NOODLES

Hakka noodles is a popular Indo Chinese food served in restaurants and fast food centers across India. This quick and easy recipe to make Chinese noodles is perfect as a snack or main course and for hosting great parties. 

In its typical preparation noodles are coated and tossed with garlic, ginger, chopped vegetables, soya sauce, chili sauce, and spices.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indo Chinese

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

total 25minutes

Serves: 3

Author: Saranya Prabhu

INGREDIENTS:

• 300 grams of noodles
• 2 tablespoon oil
• 2 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 1 green chili, chopped
• 1 medium red onion, sliced
• 1 large carrot, sliced lengthwise (julienne)
• 50 grams cabbage, sliced lengthwise
• 1 large capsicum, sliced
• 3 stalks spring onion, chopped + more to garnish
• 2.5 tablespoon soya sauce
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon green chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon red chili sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

HOW TO MAKE:

1. Chop all the veggies before you start making the noodles.
2. Boil the noodles according to instructions on the package. 
3. drain the noodles and wash under cold running water, this stops the cooking process. 
4. Add 1/2 tablespoon of oil to the noodles and toss so that noodles don't stick to each other. Set it aside.
5. In a large wok heat 2 tablespoons of oil on medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot add the minced garlic and ginger, sliced green chili.
6. Saute for few seconds until the ginger garlic starts to change color. 
7. Add sliced onion and saute for a minute or two until the onion starts turning light golden brown.
8. Add in the sliced carrots, capsicum, cabbage, spring onion and cook for 1-2 minutes on high heat. the veggies should remain crunchy.
9. Add in salt and black pepper.
10. Lower the heat and add soya sauce, vinegar, green chili sauce, and red chili sauce.
11. Toss the veggies to combine well with the sauce.
12. Stir in the boiled noodles. Mix it well so the noodles are coated with the sauce.
13. Garnish with spring onion and Serve hot.