Hakka Noodles

Ingredients

• 450 g hakka noodles
• 2 cloves garlic ((approx. 1 1/2 tablespoon))
• 1 cup cabbage
• 1/2 white onion ((approx. 1 cup))
• 1/2 red bell pepper ((approx. 1 cup))
• 1/4 cup dark soy sauce ((or regular soy sauce))
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 tablespoon ketchup
• 1-2 stalks green onions ((finely chopped))

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Prepare the Noodles ---

2. 2

   In a large bowl, soak 450 g hakka noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes. If you are using spaghettini, boil them as per package instructions but deduct 1 minute from the cooking time.

3. 3

   Drain the noodles and set them aside for later.

4. 4

   --- Prepare the Vegetables and the Hakka Noodle Sauce ---

5. 5

   In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup dark soy sauce, 2 teaspoons white vinegar, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon oil, 1½ tablespoon ketchup, and 1/2 cup water and set it aside.

6. 6

   Finely mince 1-2 stalks green onions and set it aside as a garnish for later.

7. 7

   Finely chop or grate 2 cloves garlic and set it aside.

8. 8

   Thinly slice ½ red bell pepper, 1 cup cabbage, and ½ white onion and set it aside.

9. 9

   --- Stir-Fry the Vegetables with the Noodles ---

10. 10

    Set a large frying pan or wok on the stove and set the stove to medium-high heat.

11. 11

    Add in the onions and stir fry it for 2-3 minutes or until they are soft.

12. 12

    Add in the garlic and stir fry it for 30 seconds.

13. 13

    Add in the bell peppers, and cabbage and stir fry it for 2-3 minutes until they are soft.

14. 14

    Add in the noodles and the sauce and mix everything together until the noodles have absorbed the sauce. Cook it until the noodles are soft.(add another 1/4 cup of water if noodles still feel dry, or you want it saucier)

15. 15

    Plate it and garnish it with green onions.

16. 16

    Enjoy!