The Ultimate Guide to Best Veg Hakka Noodles by DesiStreetFoods
Equipment
- 2 x wok
- Fork and spoons
- Bowl
- 2 x Spatula
Ingredients
Veg Hakka noodle ingredients
- 200 gm of hakka noodles or chings hakka noodles
- 5 to 6 cups of water
- 1.5 tbsp of roasted sesame oil for coating the noodles.
- 2 to 3 tbsp oil any cooking oil
- 2 to 3 dried red chillies
- 1.5 tbsp finely chopped garlic
- 2 to 3 spring onions chopped.
- 8 to 10 French beans finely chopped
- 4 to 5 button mushrooms
- 1 carrot finely chopped
- 1 capsicum chopped
- ½ cup finely chopped cabbage
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped celery
- ¼ teaspoon white vinegar
- 1.5 teaspoon soy sauce
- Salt as required
- Crushed black pepper
- 2 to 3 tbsp chopped green onions and coriander for garnish
Instructions
Hakka noodle preparation
- Heat enough water in a pan or a wok with salt and a few drops of oil( oil is necessary to make noodles unstick to each other), till it comes to a boil.
- Add the hakka noodles and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
- When noodles are cooking, rinse and chop all the vegetables.
- Chop them before you start cooking noodles.
- Now Drain and rinse noodles in cold water, so that the noodles will not cook further.
- Then add toasted sesame oil and gently mix so that the oil gets evenly coated on the noodles.
- Now set the cooked noodles aside.
- Heat oil in a wok or a pan.
- On low flame add the dried red chillies and garlic.
- Saute for a minute, then add the finely chopped spring onions and French beans to the pan.
- Increase the flame and stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add mushrooms, celery, capsicum and carrot.
- Stir fry all the vegetables for 3 minutes.
- Add soy sauce and mix well.
How to make hakka noodles
- Add noodles to the veggies toss it and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes on high flame.
- Season with salt and pepper. Also, add white vinegar. Continue to toss and cook on high flame.
- Toss the whole mixture well and add the chopped spring onion greens or garnish with spring onions while serving.
Kudos!!! Your Hakka noodle is now ready to serve
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Notes
Do not add extra salt because sauces already contain salt.
History
The history of Veg Hakka Noodles is a fascinating tale that intertwines the culinary traditions of two distinct cultures – Chinese and Indian. The roots of this beloved dish trace back to the Hakka people, an ethnic group that originated in the southeastern part of China. The Hakka community has a rich culinary heritage, and their migration to various parts of the world, including India, brought along their unique Flavors.
In India, the adaptation of Hakka Noodles to local tastes led to the creation of what we now know as Veg Hakka Noodles. The dish transformed, incorporating Indian spices, vibrant vegetables, and bold flavors. Over time, it gained immense popularity across the country, becoming a staple in Indo-Chinese cuisine.
Today, Veg Hakka Noodles are not just a dish; they represent a cultural fusion that highlights the beauty of culinary diversity. Whether enjoyed at street stalls or prepared in home kitchens, Veg Hakka Noodles continues to be a symbol of the harmonious blend of flavors from different corners of the world.
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