Schezwan Noodle

Prepare the popular schezwan hakka veg noodles at home with this easy recipe. The schezwan sauce enrobes the boiled noodles and stir fried vegetables and makes for a healthy and tasty snack or tiffin choice for all, especially children.

Preparation Time: 20mins                     Cooking Time:15 mins

Serve:6-8

Ingredients

For Schezwuan Sauce

• 6 garlic cloves - minced


• 1/4 cup fresh ginger - peeled and chopped


• 1/2 cup vegetable oil


• 1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste)


• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter


• 1/2 cup soy sauce


• 1/4 cup dry sherry


• 1/4 cup sherry vinegar


• 1/4 cup honey


• 1/2 tspn hot chili oil


• 2 tbsp dark sesame oil


• 1/2 tspn freshly ground black pepper


• 1/8 tspn ground cayenne pepper

For Noodles

1. 1 pound Asian Hakka noodles


2. 1 red bell pepper thinlu sliced


3. 4 scallions - sliced diagonally (white and green parts)


4. 1/2 cup red onion - thinly sliced


5. 1/4 cup spring onions - just the greens


6. 2 sp salt (or adjust to taste)


7. 2 tbsp soy sauce

Method


Making the Sauce

1. Add the garlic and ginger in a food processor.


2. Add the vegetable oil, tahini, peanut butter, soy sauce, sherry, vinegar, honey, chili oil, sesame oil, and ground peppers.


3. Puree the sauce to make a smooth paste.

Making the Noodles

1. Add a splash of oil to a large pot of boiling salted water and cook the noodles as directed on the package.


2. Drain the pasta in a colander, place it in a large bowl, and while still warm, toss with i tbsp oil so that the noodles don't stick to one another.


3. Now take a wok, add 4 tbsp oil, and saute the chopped onions and bell peppers till they become soft and glazed.


4. Add the scallions and toss well.


5. Add salt and 5-6 tbsp soy sauce (adjust to your taste), then add the prepared schezwuan sauce and turn off the heat.


6. Gently pour the sauce over the noodles while still hot.


7. Garnish with some chopped spring onion greens and serve hot!