Veg Hakka Noodles
Indo-Chinese stir-fried hakka noodles — chewy noodles with vegetables in a soy-vinegar sauce. The Indian-Chinese fusion classic. Best with Manchurian or chili paneer on the side.
Prep Time
14 min
Cook Time
29 min
Servings
6
Calories
418 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Noodles300 g
- Carrot1 ½ medium
- Cabbage1 ½
- Peas¾ cup
- Spring Onion1 ½
- Soy Sauce3 tbsp
- Garlic4 ½ cloves
- Ginger1 ½ tsp
- Sesame Oil1 ½
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Noodles300 g
- Carrot1.5 medium
- Cabbage1.5
- Peas0.75 cup
- Spring Onion1.5
- Soy Sauce3 tbsp
- Garlic4.5 cloves
- Ginger1.5 tsp
- Sesame Oil1.5
Instructions
- 1
Boil 8 oz hakka noodles (or thin egg noodles) for 1 minute less than package time. Drain. Toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
- 2
Whisk sauce: 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon dark soy (color), 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, ½ teaspoon white pepper.
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok over highest heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1 chopped green chili. Stir 15 seconds.
- 4
Add 3 cups julienned vegetables (cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, mushrooms, bean sprouts). Stir-fry 3 minutes — crisp-tender with char.
- 5
Add the noodles. Toss to combine. Pour sauce around the rim of the wok. Toss 60 seconds until coated and glazed.
- 6
Off heat, sprinkle with 3 chopped scallions. Serve immediately with extra soy or chili oil.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Maximum heat. Wok hei.
- 2.Julienne vegetables. Match noodle shape.
- 3.Sauce around rim. Briefly caramelizes.
- 4.Eat immediately.
🔬 Why It Works
Hakka noodles succeed with the Indo-Chinese balance of soy + vinegar + chili. The cornstarch in noodles plus vinegar create a slight glaze. Julienned vegetables integrate visually with the noodles. The intense heat creates wok hei character.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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