How to make noodles

 

Here’s a quick and tasty homemade noodles recipe — just like your favorite street-style or restaurant noodles 🍜✨

🧾 Ingredients

Main:

Noodles – 2 cups (any type: Hakka, egg, or instant)

Water – enough to boil

Salt – 1 tsp

Oil – 1 tsp

For Stir-Frying:

Oil – 2 tbsp

Garlic – 4 cloves, finely chopped

Onion – 1 small, sliced

Capsicum – ½ cup, thinly sliced

Carrot – ½ cup, thinly sliced

Cabbage – ½ cup, shredded

Spring onions – for garnish

For Sauce Mix:

Soy sauce – 1 tbsp

Tomato ketchup – 1 tbsp

Chilli sauce – 1 tsp (optional for spice)

Vinegar – ½ tsp

Salt – to taste

Pepper – ½ tsp

👩‍🍳 How to Make Noodles

Step 1: Boil the Noodles

1. Boil water in a large pan with salt and 1 tsp oil.

2. Add noodles and cook until just soft (don’t overcook).

3. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.

4. Toss with a few drops of oil to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Prepare the Stir-Fry

1. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pan or wok on high flame.

2. Add chopped garlic and stir for a few seconds.

3. Add onion, capsicum, carrot, and cabbage.

4. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes (keep veggies crisp).

Step 3: Add Sauces

1. Add soy sauce, tomato ketchup, chilli sauce, and vinegar.

2. Mix well.

3. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4: Add Noodles

1. Add the boiled noodles to the pan.

2. Toss everything on high flame until noodles are well coated with sauce and veggies.

3. Garnish with spring onions.

🍽️ Serving Suggestion

Serve hot with:

Chilli sauce 🌶️

Tomato ketchup 🍅

Or as a side with Manchurian or fried rice 🍛