Simple Vegetable Noodles

This is one of the most enjoyable lunches I would make myself when I am in a hurry and I absolutely adore Hakka Noodles.It is filling and so nice to eat as it is to make. Throw in some noodles ,some lightly sauteed vegetables of your choice , dress it up a bit of Ketchup for that tangy punch , a dash of pepper and drizzle with some soy sauce and there you go .. everything you want to eat .. all in one bowl,so filling and hearty that you wouldn't want to waste any of the noodle-veggie goodness. It is not time consuming or difficult to make and it feels like a treat. Well if you are a health freak you can always substitute it with wheat noodles.

 

RECIPE :

Serves : 2 

Ingredients:

• 1 Pack of Hakka Noodles(150 gms)
• 2 tbsp Oil +  1 tbsp Oil
• A dash of Butter
• 1 tbsp thinly sliced Garlic
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced Onions
• 1/2 Cup Carrot finely sliced length wise (2 medium sized carrots)
• 1/2 cup cabbage chopped
• 1 medium sized capsicum 
• 4 tbsp Spring onions
• 3 tbsp Tomato Ketchup
• 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1 tsp Pepper Powder
• Salt to taste

Method:

Cook the noodles in boiling water for about 5 minutes or until cooked.Do not over cook the noodleas as it might turn soggy. Remove from flame drain the water and run the noodles through cold water.Drizzle about 1 tbsp of oil over the noodles so that the oil is coated evenly and keep aside.This will prevent the noodles from becoming mushy and sticky and will keep it separate.

Heat oil in a pan and add the Garlic ,saute for a few seconds and add onions. Now add the rest of the vegetables except the spring onions and let it cook for about 3 to 4 minutes. Do not over cook the veggies as it might lose its crispiness.

Then add the tomato sauce,salt and pepper . Finally toss in the cooked noodles and drizzle with soy sauce.Stir gently so the sauce gets coated over the noodles evenly. Garnish with spring onions. Serve warm with some fried chicken . It sure is a treat . 

You can add more or less vegetables ,if you prefer it that way.