A popular Indo-Chinese soup packed with finely chopped vegetables, ginger, and garlic. This spicy and savory soup is served hot, garnished with crispy fried noodles for a delightful crunch.
Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Servings4
Serving size: 1 serving
364cal
7gprotein
37gcarbs
22g
Ingredients
100 g Noodles (Hakka or any plain wheat noodles)
2 cup Vegetable Oil (For deep frying the noodles)
2 tbsp Sesame Oil
1 inch Ginger (Finely chopped)
5 cloves Garlic (Finely chopped)
2 pcs Green Chili (Finely chopped, adjust to taste)
A quick and fiery stir-fry where noodles are tossed with heaps of garlic, spicy red chillies, and a savory sauce. This Indo-Chinese favorite is perfect for a weeknight dinner and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Aromatic, gut-friendly Manchow soup with perfectly spiced chilli garlic noodles. The ultimate comfort food!
This indo_chinese dish is perfect for lunch. With 678.75 calories and 16.34g of protein per serving, it's a low-phosphorus option for your meal plan.
fat
0.5 cup French Beans (Finely chopped)
0.5 pcs Capsicum (Medium, finely chopped)
6 cup Vegetable Broth (Or water)
3 tbsp Soy Sauce (Light soy sauce)
1 tbsp Red Chili Sauce (Adjust to taste)
1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
1 tsp Salt (Or to taste)
0.5 tsp Black Pepper Powder (Freshly ground is best)
2 tbsp Cornflour
0.25 cup Water (For cornflour slurry)
0.25 cup Spring Onion Greens (Chopped, for garnish)
2 tbsp Coriander Leaves (Chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
1
Prepare Crispy Noodles
First, boil the noodles as per package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and spread on a plate to cool and dry slightly.
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep pan over medium-high heat. Test if the oil is ready by dropping a single noodle; it should sizzle and rise immediately.
Carefully add the boiled noodles to the hot oil in small batches. Do not overcrowd the pan.
Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning gently, until the noodles are golden brown and crisp.
Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Set aside.
2
Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables
In a large pot or wok, heat the sesame oil over high heat.
Add the finely chopped ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Sauté for about 30-45 seconds until they release their aroma.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 1-2 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Add all the remaining chopped vegetables (carrot, cabbage, french beans, capsicum). Stir-fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes. The vegetables should be tender-crisp, not mushy.
3
Build the Soup Base
Pour the vegetable broth into the wok with the sautéed vegetables. Bring it to a rolling boil.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the soy sauce, red chili sauce, rice vinegar, salt, and black pepper powder. Stir well to combine.
Let the soup simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together.
4
Thicken and Finish the Soup
In a small bowl, mix the cornflour with 1/4 cup of cold water. Whisk until there are no lumps, creating a smooth slurry.
While continuously stirring the simmering soup with one hand, slowly pour the cornflour slurry in a steady stream with the other hand.
Continue to stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the soup thickens to your desired consistency. It should coat the back of a spoon.
5
Garnish and Serve
Turn off the heat. Stir in the chopped spring onion greens and coriander leaves, reserving some for garnish.
Ladle the hot soup into individual serving bowls.
Generously top with the crispy fried noodles just before serving to maintain their crunch. Serve immediately.
315cal
9gprotein
47gcarbs
11gfat
Ingredients
200 g Hakka Noodles (Spaghetti or ramen noodles can be used as a substitute)
1 tsp Salt (For boiling noodles)
1 tsp Vegetable Oil (For tossing cooked noodles)
2 tbsp Sesame Oil (Toasted sesame oil provides the best flavor)
12 cloves Garlic (Finely chopped)
3 whole Dry Red Chillies (Broken into halves)
2 whole Green Chillies (Slit lengthwise)
2 tbsp Spring Onion Whites (Chopped)
1 medium Onion (Thinly sliced)
1 medium Capsicum (Julienned (any color))
1 medium Carrot (Julienned)
2 tbsp Soy Sauce (Low sodium recommended)
1 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce (Use Sriracha or an Indo-Chinese brand)
1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
0.5 tsp Sugar (Helps balance the flavors)
0.5 tsp Black Pepper Powder (Freshly ground is best)
0.25 cup Spring Onion Greens (Chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
1
Boil the noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tsp of salt and the noodles. Cook according to package directions until al dente (usually 5-7 minutes). Drain immediately, rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process, and toss with 1 tsp of vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
2
Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, red chilli sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and black pepper powder. Set aside.
3
Sauté aromatics and vegetables: Heat the sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Once shimmering, add the chopped garlic, dry red chillies, and green chillies. Sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
4
Stir-fry the vegetables: Add the spring onion whites and sliced onion to the wok. Stir-fry for 1 minute until the onions become translucent. Add the julienned carrots and capsicum, and continue to stir-fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes. The vegetables should be tender yet crisp.
5
Combine and toss: Add the cooked noodles to the wok, followed by the prepared sauce mixture and salt. Using a pair of tongs, toss everything together vigorously for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce and heated through.
6
Garnish and serve: Turn off the heat. Add the chopped spring onion greens and give it a final toss. Serve the Chilli Garlic Noodles hot.
