Soya Hakka Noodles | Healthy Kids Lunch Box Recipe
Soya Hakka Noodles is a nutritious and flavorful Indo-Chinese dish, perfect for a healthy kids' lunchbox. Packed with protein-rich soya chunks, fresh vegetables, and mild spices, this quick and delicious recipe is a wholesome meal that kids will enjoy!
Ingredients
For Boiling Soya Chunks
- Saffola Soya Chunks – 1 cup
- Water – ½ lt
- Soya Sauce – 1½ tbsp
- Ginger, chopped – 1 tsp
- Salt – ¼ tsp
For Stir Frying
- Oil (तेल) – 3 tbsp
- Garlic, chopped (लहसुन) – 1 tbsp
- Ginger, chopped (अदरक) – 1 tbsp
- Onion, sliced (प्याज़) – ½ cup
- Cabbage, shredded (पत्ता गोभी) – 1 cup
- Carrot, julienne (गाजर) – ½ cup
- Peppers, julienne (शिमला मिर्च) – 1 cup
- Noodles, boiled (नूडल्स) – 3 cups
- Soya sauce (सोया सॉस) – 2½ tbsp
- Salt (नमक) – to taste
- Pepper powder (काली मिर्च पाउडर) – ½ tsp
- Spring onions, chopped (हरा प्याज़) – a handful
Lunch box to have the following
- Raw veg salad – kheera tamatar
- Broccoli
Instructions
- To make Veg Hakka Noodles, begin by preparing the soya chunks. In a pot, add Saffola soya chunks along with enough water to cover them, a dash of soya sauce, a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon of chopped ginger. Bring the water to a boil and cook the soya chunks until they are soft. Once done, drain the water and set the soya chunks aside.
- Next, heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons of chopped garlic and 2 teaspoons of chopped ginger, and sauté until fragrant. Add ½ cup of sliced onions and stir-fry until they become translucent.Then, add 1 cup of shredded cabbage, ½ cup of julienned carrots, and 1 cup of julienned peppers. Stir-fry the vegetables on high heat for a few minutes until they are tender but still crisp. Add the boiled soya chunks.
- Add the boiled noodles (about 2½ cups) to the wok and mix well with the vegetables. Season with salt to taste and ½ teaspoon of pepper powder. Pour in 2½ tablespoons of soya sauce and 1 tablespoon of green chili sauce and toss everything together to coat the noodles evenly.Finally, add a handful of chopped spring onions. Stir-fry for another minute until everything is well combined and heated through. Serve the Veg Hakka Noodles hot, garnished with a few more spring onions if desired. Enjoy your flavorful and nutritious meal!
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