Chowmein

Name: Chowmein
Total time: 1500 s
Yield: 5-6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 400 gm Hakka noodles; 1 tsp Olive Oil/Any light Oil; 1 tsp Salt; 2-3 tbsp Olive Oil/Any light Oil; 1 tsp Salt or to taste; 2 cups chopped Spring Onion Greens; 1 large shredded or julienned Green Capsicum; 1 shredded or julienned Red Bell Pepper; 1 shredded or julienned Yellow Bell Pepper; 1 cup shredded Cabbage; 1 tbsp Red Chilli sauce; 2 tsp Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Schezwan sauce or chutney; 1 tbsp Tomato Ketchup

ZMA @zesty5

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Chowmein is a dish of Chinese stir fried noodles with Vegetables and sometimes meat or Tofu. Over the years, many variations of this dish has been developed in different regions of China.
Chowmein aka Hakka noodles is a popular streetfood in Delhi and across India. It's cheap, quick to prepare and easily available both with the street vendors and the restaurants.
This amazing and the most loved dish is absolutely delicious and made with julienned Capsicums, Bell Peppers, Cabbage, Spring Onions and a few simple spices. Chicken, Shrimp, Tofu etc have been used by many in this lovely looking dish.

But it's always this Vegetarian version that hits different. It's a perfect medley of flavours and colours. Soy Sauce renders it a beautiful colour. And the array of coloured Vegetables in it gives it a distinct contrast look. It looks so inviting and refreshing. It's absolutely irresistible and delightful. Come let's get started.

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

ZMA @zesty5

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

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Ingredients

20-25 minutes

5-6 servings

400 gmHakka noodles
1 tspOlive Oil/Any light Oil
1 tspSalt
For the making process -
2-3 tbspOlive Oil/Any light Oil
1 tspSalt or to taste
2 cupschopped Spring Onion Greens
1large shredded or julienned Green Capsicum
1shredded or julienned Red Bell Pepper
1shredded or julienned Yellow Bell Pepper
1 cupshredded Cabbage
1 tbspRed Chilli sauce
2 tspSoy Sauce
1 tbspSchezwan sauce or chutney
1 tbspTomato Ketchup

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Steps

20-25 minutes

1

In a heavy bottomed wok boil water, add noodles, salt and a teaspoon of olive oil. Boil on a medium flame until al-dente. Drain adding cold water. Add a teaspoon of oil and set aside. This way all the noodles will be separate and does not get tangled or mixed.
2

Julienne, shred, and slice vegetables. In a wok, heat oil and add chopped spring onions and cook on a high flame for 2 minutes. Add all vegetables and cook on a high flame for 2-3 minutes next.
3

Add soya sauce, ketchup, red chili sauce, vinegar, schezwan sauce, salt and mix well. Add boiled noodles. Set aside.
4

Garnish with spring onions and that's it. Serve it piping hot right away to your loved ones. Enjoy!

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ZMA @zesty5

on June 08, 2025 16:42

Homemaker by choice and a passionate cook by heart. An aspiring cook who actually never knew anything about Cooking until i became a mother myself.With Motherhood came the responsibilities as well and this was the turning point in my life.I started to learn the ABC's of cooking, taking help from my mother and my MIL. And time just flew. I spread my wings higher and higher. With my love for excellence and innovation, i stepped into a world of homecooks with my exposure to Cookpad one fine day on the social media. And there was no looking back since then and i have not only shared recipes here on this wonderful platform but also have made some lovely friends as well. Today iam successful because of my hard work, dedication and loads of good wishes of my family and my kids in particular.