Indo-chinese style of stir-fried noodles in easy and simple seasonings. Hakka noodles are super popular dish in India. Hakka noodle is perfect as an everyday meal or for any celebrations The recipe is perfect for vegetarian and can be adapted to make it a complete meal by including chicken or other meatless protein.
Separate the white and the greens of the green onion. Cut into about 2 inches length
If you plan to add chicken, marinate the chicken meat with soy sauce and pepper and set aside while you prepare other things
Mix all the seasonings ingredients in a bowl and set aside
Cook the noodles:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. When it comes to a boil, add salt and 1 tsp of oil. Cook the noodles according to instructions on the package. Cook the noodles until firm to bite. Don't overcook the noodles because we will be stir-frying them. I usually cook about 1 minute less than what's suggested on the package. Discard the cooking water and refresh the noodles with cold water, drain off water and toss with 1 tsp of oil and set aside
Stir-frying:
Preheat a large skillet or a wok. Add cooking oil. Add onion wedges, garlic and the white parts of green onion. Stir fry for about one minute
Add shredded cabbage and bell peppers and stir fry for another minute. If you want to add chicken, push the veggies to the side and add chicken cubes and stir fry until they turn opaque, about a minute or so. Add the cooked noodles followed by seasonings. Stir fry to combine everything to make sure the seasonings coat the noodles
Have a taste and adjust seasonings to your taste. It should be savory with hint of spiciness (if using chili oil)
Turn off the heat and add the green parts of green onion and stir fry few more times. The residual heat will soften the green onion. Garnish with white sesame seeds if you like