2 Types of Hakka Noodles Recipe for Lunchbox | Quick & Easy Lunchbox Recipes~ Dabba Party S1 E4

hakka noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: regular pasta

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while regular pasta is often more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is often more budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake without sacrificing flavor.

chili sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

Sriracha can provide a similar heat with a unique flavor profile.

Bring water to a boil and add salt as per taste.

Add 150 grams Hakka noodles to the boiling water.

Once the noodles are done, strain them and run cold water over them.

Add 1 to 2 teaspoons oil to the noodles and toss well.

Divide the noodles into two parts, about 75 grams each.

In a pan, heat 1 and 1/2 teaspoons oil and add 1 small chopped onion, sautéing until slightly pink.

Add 2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste and 2 slit green chilies, sauté for a minute.

Add 1/4 cup chopped carrot and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add 1/2 cup sliced cabbage, 1/4 teaspoon crushed black pepper, and 1 teaspoon white vinegar, mixing well.

Add salt as per taste and the boiled noodles, mixing everything well with two forks.

Add approximately 2 to 3 tablespoons of chopped spring onion and mix again.

For the second recipe, heat 1 tablespoon oil and add 1 small chopped onion, sautéing until golden.

Add 2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell is gone.

Add 1/4 cup chopped carrot and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add 1/2 cup sliced cabbage and sauté without overcooking.

Add 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, and some water, mixing well.

Add salt as per taste and approximately 3 tablespoons chopped spring onion, mixing again.

Add the second half of the noodles and mix until well combined.

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