Sunday, April 6, 2008

Hakka Noodles –ready in minutes


Have been dying to make a post here for so many days now, however, my daughter’s exams, guests at home and other domestic commitments has been holding me back for quite long now. A lot of cooking has been happening in the last few days but sitting down to actually write a post somehow has not worked out. What I have realized over the last few days is that I truly miss the bonding with other foodies with this blog. Blogging sure has become a part of my daily life that I truly look forward to. So finally today I decided that all things aside for some time and will just sit down and pen down my latest first thing this morning.

This is a hakka noodles recipe that is ideal for the lazy Sunday when you really don’t feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen yet want to feed your family something delicious. Chinese cuisine is one that I love and yes thank fully all at home do agree with me. So this hakka noodles combined with a Chicken Manchurian or a sweet and sour is one that we all enjoy. It is a regular at my table. This dish also works wonders in getting my daughter to eat vegetables without fussing.

Ingredients
1 packet egg or veg noodles
1 bell pepper(sliced thin)
1 onion (sliced thin)
1 carrot (juliennes)
2 spring onions (chopped fine)
1 stalk celery (chopped fine)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp ketchup
½ tsp vinegar

Method:
Take a pan. Add water and salt to it. Add the noodles and cook till done. Strain the excess water and rinse under cold water. Add a tsp of cooking oil. Mix and keep aside.
In a wok, add 2 tbsp cooking oil. Add the onion, bell pepper, carrot, half the celery and spring onions. Stir fry for a minute or two. Add the cooked noodles and stir. Add the soy sauce, ketchup and vinegar. Stir. Garnish with the remaining spring onions and celery. Serve.

7 comments:

Jayashree said...

Easy to make and yum....hakka noodles is a favourite with my daughter.

Deepa Kuber said...

sounds interesting! very easy recipe. will try it soon.

Unknown said...

finally Vandana:) i can understand its so difficult to balance everything.....the noodles sounds easy and nice one.

Uma said...

noodles look delicious. Yummy!

Cham said...

I liked the hakka noodles , simple and delicious looking noodle.

Vanamala Hebbar said...

Hi vandana

Nice blog..first time iam here...
tasty noodles ...

vandana rajesh said...

Thanks jayashree. My daughter too loves this dish.
Yes anjali it is a easy and delicious recipe.
Ya saswati back after long. It is easy to make and i am sure you will enjoy it combined with a manchurian or any chinese gravy of ur choice.
Thanks uma.
Thank you Cham for the encouragement. It sures feels nice to hear from wonderful cooks like you.
Thanks vanamala. Do keep in touch.