With kids’ activities, homework, projects, weeknights tend to get really busy and that’s when you have to think of quick and easy recipes that are nutritious and tasty!One such easy option is to have a Noodles night, where Vegetables take center stage!My Vegetable Chowmein is packed with flavor, colorful veggies and comes together easily in a matter of minutes.You could use any Noodles you prefer for this recipe.I’ve used the brand ‘Ching’s’ available at my Indian Grocers.Ramen Noodles works really well too!
Indo-Chinese foods are very popular all over India and used to be our favorite take out choice almost every week!A typical Indo-Chinese menu consists of Chowmein, Chilli Chicken/Chilli Paneer,Manchurian Dishes amongst others and there’s ample choice for both Vegetarians and Non Vegetarians.The recipes are developed for the spicy Indian palate!They’re absolutely delicious albeit a bit greasy, but that’s the advantage of making them yourself, since you control the quality of ingredients.If you get a chance you should try them, since they’re very different from the authentic Chinese foods, but tasty nevertheless 🙂
My kids love to eat their veggies in Noodle dishes better than any other and I wonder if its the crunch or color or a combination of the two!And that’s why I make this dish so often!I start by boiling the noodles for two minutes, not any longer, since the noodles loose their texture!Once boiled I immediately run them in cold water.If you notice them sticking you can add a tablespoon of vegetable oil and mix them.The sauce is a mix of sweet and spicy,and its just my personal preference.I also use some Sriracha for the heat element along with Vinegar for some tang,Soy Sauce and some Ketchup!Its bursting with flavor and is absolutely delicious!
Easy Vegetable Chowmein
Ingredients
- Ching's Noodle or any other-1 pack (150 gms)
- Onion-1 sliced
- Crushed Ginger-1 tsp
- Crushed Garlic-1 tsp
- Baby Bella Mushrooms sliced-2 cups
- Green Peppers capsicum-1 large or 2 small- sliced
- Carrots-2 large peeled and sliced lengthwise
- Vegetable Oil-2 tbsp
- Salt-to taste
- Pepper-1 tsp
- For the sauce
- Soy Sauce -2 tbsp
- Tomato Ketchup-2 tsp
- Sriracha or hot sauce -1/2 tsp
- Vinegar-2 tsp
Instructions
- Boil the Noodles according to the instructions.Place under running water sread on a platter.Leave to dry while you prepare the veggies.
- In a wok,heat oil and add the onions and saute for about a minute.Add the ginger and garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add the rest of the veggies and saute for another two minutes.
- Add the sauce and noodles.Stir to mix evenly.Check the seasonings.Serve hot!
