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Noodle Manchurian
Serves 4
45 mins
450 Kcal

Noodle Manchurian is a delicious Indo-Chinese dish where the robust flavours of the dish and the pleasing texture of noodles make it great for some soulful eating. This dish can be savoured and relished by someone who wants to have a filling meal without any pretence of its origin. The noodle manchurian recipe mainly revolves around cooking the noodles to the preferred doneness, followed by tossing them with a sauce prepared from soy sauce, chilli sauce, and garlic. Boil 2 cups of noodles according to the package instructions. Meanwhile, prepare Manchurian sauce- Saute chopped garlic, ginger, and green chillies in oil. Add bell peppers, carrots, and onions to stir-fry them to crispiness. Once it is done, mix the boiled noodles. Then, add soy sauce, vinegar, and chilli sauce as desired. Add a crunchy element like deep-fried vegetables or chicken Manchurian balls mixed gently with your noodles and sauce. Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot. Noodle manchurian is a very versatile dish that is delicious and easy to prepare. In that case, it can be made according to the people's liking by adding or removing various proteins or vegetables that suit everyone's dietary preferences. Undeniably, the dish will surely impress family and friends alike. Add this flavourful noodle Manchurian as a quick weeknight dinner or a festive gathering to your recipe collection.

Ingredients

  • 200 gms plain noodles
  • 250 gms boneless chicken
  • 2 green chilli
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
  • 1/4 cup onion
  • 1 tbsp ginger
  • 1/4 cup capsicum
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • Cooking oil
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 tbsp garlic
  • 1 tbsp red chilli sauce
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato sauce
  • Spring onion

Instructions

  • Begin this lovely noodle manchurian recipe with 200 gms of noodles.
  • For the right texture, follow the instructions in the noodle packet. Generally, the noodles are boiled in water for a few minutes until they feel soft.
  • After the noodles are cooked, drain them perfectly so that excess water is removed.
  • Then set it aside.
  • This ensures that noodles do not stick together.
  • Meanwhile, let the noodles be as they are. Marinate the chicken in a mixture of 250 gms boneless pieces and add two tablespoons of cornflour.
  • This allows the chicken to get crispy outside while frying.
  • Add one tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste to it as well because, no doubt, it gives the dish an aroma that is almost intoxicatingly rich and savoury.
  • Season the chicken with salt according to taste.
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder for a slightly spicy heat and earthy flavour.
  • Mix all this so the cornflour mixture spreads uniformly on the chicken.
  • Leave it so for about 15 minutes for the flavours to settle into the chicken.
  • Now, heat oil in a deep pan and fry.
  • Cook the marinated pieces of chicken, carefully deep frying them once the oil is hot until they turn an appetising golden brown.
  • The outer layer should be crispy, while the inside must remain juicy and tender.
  • Use a slotted spoon to place those fried pieces on a plate lined with paper towels.
  • This will let the excess oil out of the dish, leaving it lighter in some way.
  • Now, let's proceed with preparing the sauce for the noodles Manchurian.
  • Take another pan and pour two tablespoons of oil into it.
  • When the oil becomes hot, add a tablespoon each of finely chopped garlic and ginger, along with two finely chopped green chillies.
  • Saut this mixture for approximately a minute.
  • The ginger, garlic, and chillies will release their flavours, creating a fragrant base for the dish.
  • Be careful not to overcook the garlic, as it can turn bitter if browned too much.
  • Once the aromatics are saut ed, add 1/4 cup finely chopped onions and 1/4 cup finely chopped capsicum to the pan.
  • Stir-fry those vegetables for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften slightly but still retain a bit of crunch.
  • This gives a nice texture contrast to the dish.
  • Mix the sauce mixture in a small bowl of 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, two tablespoons of tomato ketchup, one tablespoon of red chilli sauce, one tablespoon of vinegar, and 1/2 cup of water.
  • Pour this mixture into the pan with the saut ed vegetables.
  • Simmer for 1 minute to let the flavours blend and intensify.
  • Now add the fried chicken pieces to the pan, toss them gently in the sauce, and cook for 2-3 minutes so that the chicken gets absorbed with the rich, tangy, and slightly spicy flavour of the sauce.
  • The sauce clings to the chicken and enhances its taste and texture.
  • Add the boiled noodles to the pan.
  • Use the tongs or the spatula to toss the noodles with the chicken and the sauce so that everything gets mixed very well.
  • Let the noodles be on heat for another 2-3 minutes until they are soaked by the sauce and develop a robust taste.
  • You can serve the Chicken Manchurian Noodles hot garnished with spring onion greens.
  • The dish can be relished in the fusion of crispy chicken, saucy noodles, and colourful veggies.
  • The recipe of noodle manchurian features crispy fried chicken tossed with stir-fried noodles in a savoury, tangy sauce, creating a delicious fusion of flavours.
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