{"title":"Ching's","description":"\u003cp\u003eChing's Secret is an Indian food brand built entirely around Indo-Chinese cooking, the fiery, garlicky style that grew from the Chinese community of Kolkata into one of India's favourite ways to eat. Its packs bring the flavours of the street-corner hakka stall, Schezwan fried rice and gobi manchurian, into the home kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Ching's range spans several shelves. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indo-chinese-masala\"\u003eIndo-Chinese masala\u003c\/a\u003e collection holds spice mixes for chilli paneer, veg manchurian and Schezwan fried rice, and there is a fried chicken masala in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chicken-masala\"\u003echicken masala\u003c\/a\u003e. Stir-fry sauces for Manchurian and Schezwan dishes are in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cooking-sauces\"\u003ecooking sauces\u003c\/a\u003e. For the noodles there are chowmein and egg noodles in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hakka-noodles\"\u003ehakka noodles\u003c\/a\u003e and Schezwan instant noodles in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/masala-noodles\"\u003emasala noodles\u003c\/a\u003e, plus \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cornflour\"\u003ecornflour\u003c\/a\u003e for coating and thickening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA typical Indo-Chinese dinner starts with cornflour-coated cauliflower, paneer or chicken fried until crisp, then tossed with onion, capsicum, garlic and a Ching's sauce or masala for chilli or manchurian, served dry or with gravy. Hakka noodles are boiled briefly, rinsed, then stir-fried on a high flame with shredded cabbage, carrot and spring onion. Schezwan fried rice works best with day-old rice. Choose the masala mixes for dry-fried dishes and the sauces when you want a glossy gravy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCooked noodles stick together if left, so toss them with a little oil straight after draining. Keep opened sauce in the fridge. To compare other quick noodles, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/maggi\"\u003eMaggi\u003c\/a\u003e range, and for more noodle styles see our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/noodles\"\u003enoodles\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chings-secret-chicken-65-masala-50g","title":"Ching's Secret Chicken 65 Masala 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003eChing's Secret Chicken 65 Masala is a ready blend for Chicken 65, the fiery, deep fried chicken bites served as a starter across South India and on Indo-Chinese menus. Corn flour and wheat flour give the coating its crunch, while chilli, coriander, cumin, ginger, fennel, clove, cinnamon and star anise bring the heat and fragrance. Salt is already in the mix, so there is nothing to measure. Find more blends for chicken dishes in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chicken-masala\"\u003eChicken Masala\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pack recipe serves two. Mix 400g of boneless chicken pieces with 3 tbsp ginger garlic paste, 1 egg, 8 to 10 curry leaves and 2½ tsp (20g) of the masala, and leave for 10 minutes. Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown and crisp, then serve hot with sliced onion and lemon. The same coating works on paneer, cauliflower or prawns for a vegetarian or seafood version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 2½ tsp per 400g of chicken, with no extra salt needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains wheat; may contain soy, mustard, milk and celery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetarian blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ching's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55568590274899,"sku":null,"price":1.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/chings-secret-chicken-65-masala-50g-front.png?v=1792749857"},{"product_id":"chings-secret-chowmein-noodles-140g","title":"Ching's Secret Chowmein Noodles 140g","description":"\u003cp\u003eChing's Secret Chowmein Noodles bring the tak-a-tak street chowmein of Indian roadside stalls home, with a pack of thin wheat noodles and a free 14g pouch of chowmein masala. The masala is chilli, cumin and coriander with garlic, onion and soy sauce powder, enough to season the noodles and a pan of vegetables with no extra salt. One 140g pack serves about four as a side. Find more noodles for stir frying in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hakka-noodles\"\u003eHakka Noodles\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoil water in a pan and switch off the flame. Put the noodles in, cover and leave them to stand for 5 to 7 minutes without cooking, then drain and rinse under running water. Stir fry about 300g of cut cabbage, carrot, capsicum and onion in a few spoons of hot oil, add the noodles and the masala pouch, sprinkle over a little water and toss until everything is coated. Finish with chopped spring onion and serve hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree 14g chowmein masala pouch inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains wheat and soy; may contain mustard, milk and celery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoodles soak in hot water, no boiling needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ching's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55568592372051,"sku":null,"price":1.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/chings-secret-chowmein-noodles-140g-front.png?v=1792749864"},{"product_id":"chings-secret-corn-flour-500g","title":"Ching's Secret Corn Flour 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003eChing's Secret Corn Flour is pure maize starch, a fine white powder that thickens sauces, gravies and soups without clouding their flavour. It is the starch behind glossy Indo-Chinese gravies such as Manchurian and chilli chicken, and it gives batters for pakoras, crispy chilli potatoes and fried chicken a light, brittle crust. In baking it makes pie crusts, biscuits and cookies tender. The pack is marked gluten free. Find more corn and gram flours in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cornflour\"\u003eCornflour\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a creamier, thicker soup or sauce, mix 1 tbsp of corn flour into 15 to 20ml of water at room temperature and stir until there are no lumps. Pour the slurry slowly into the hot dish and cook for a few more minutes until it thickens and turns clear. For crisp frying, dust marinated chicken, paneer or cauliflower with corn flour before it goes into the oil. Swap a little plain flour for corn flour in shortbread and sponge for a softer crumb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: maize starch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked gluten free; made in a plant that also handles wheat, soy, mustard and milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 50 tablespoon servings per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ching's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55568593977683,"sku":null,"price":2.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/chings-secret-corn-flour-500g-front.png?v=1792749872"},{"product_id":"chings-secret-egg-hakka-noodles","title":"Ching's Secret Egg Hakka Noodles 150g","description":"\u003cp\u003eChing's Secret Egg Hakka Noodles are thin wheat noodles made with egg powder and a touch of turmeric for colour, the kind used for hakka chowmein, the best loved dish of Desi Chinese cooking. They boil in two to three minutes and keep a springy bite through a hot, fast stir fry with vegetables, scrambled egg, chicken or seafood. One 150g pack makes a generous plate. Find more noodles for chowmein and stir fries in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hakka-noodles\"\u003eHakka Noodles\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring about 10 cups of water to a rolling boil in a large pan, add the noodles and boil for only 2 to 3 minutes so they stay al dente. Drain, rinse under running water, spread them on a flat surface and toss in a teaspoon of oil to stop them sticking. For chicken hakka chow, stir fry shredded boiled chicken with carrot, mushroom, capsicum and onion in hot oil, add the noodles with chowmein masala and a splash of water, and toss for 3 to 4 minutes. Add Schezwan chutney for a spicier plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoil for 2 to 3 minutes only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains wheat and egg; may contain soy, mustard, milk and celery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse and oil before stir frying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ching's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55568594731347,"sku":null,"price":1.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/chings-secret-egg-hakka-noodles-front.png?v=1792749880"},{"product_id":"chings-secret-manchurian-stir-fry-cooking-sauce-250g","title":"Ching's Secret Manchurian Stir Fry Cooking Sauce 250g","description":"\u003cp\u003eChing's Secret Manchurian Stir Fry Cooking Sauce is a ready Manchurian gravy base, dark and glossy, with chilli, fresh coriander, garlic, ginger and onion in a soy seasoned sauce. It is the flavour of veg Manchurian and gobi Manchurian from Indo-Chinese restaurants, made at home in minutes. A 250g jar covers several family dishes. Find more cooking sauces for quick dinners in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cooking-sauces\"\u003eCooking Sauces\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor veg Manchurian for two, squeeze the water from a cup of grated cabbage and mix it with chopped ginger, green chilli, 2 tbsp maida, 1 tbsp corn flour, black pepper and salt. Roll into small balls and deep fry on a low flame until golden. Stir fry diced onion and capsicum in 1 tbsp oil for 2 minutes, add 100g (5 tbsp) of the sauce and a quarter cup of water, then add the balls and bring to the boil. Garnish with spring onion and serve hot with fried rice or hakka noodles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 5 tbsp makes Manchurian for two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains soy and wheat; may contain tree nuts, sesame, mustard and milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians; keep refrigerated after opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ching's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55568596664659,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/chings-secret-manchurian-stir-fry-cooking-sauce-250g-front.png?v=1792749888"},{"product_id":"chings-secret-paneer-chilli-masala-mix-50g","title":"Ching's Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003eChing's Secret Paneer Chilli Masala Mix turns a block of paneer into chilli paneer, the Desi Chinese starter of fried paneer in a thick, garlicky, soy seasoned gravy. The mix is corn flour with dehydrated garlic, chilli, ginger, cumin, coriander, pepper, onion and tomato powder, so it seasons and thickens the sauce in one step. Each box makes the dish about three times over, and salt is already included. Find more Indo-Chinese blends in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indo-chinese-masala\"\u003eIndo-Chinese Masala\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pack recipe serves four. Stir 2½ tsp (17g) of the mix into 1½ cups (250ml) of water. Heat 1½ tbsp oil in a pan and stir fry 150g of paneer cubes, a cup of diced onion, capsicum and carrot and a slit green chilli for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the masala mixture, stir well, bring to the boil and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or 3 to 4 minutes for a thicker gravy. Garnish with spring onion and serve with fried rice or noodles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2½ tsp per 150g of paneer, no extra salt needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains wheat and soy; may contain peanuts, sesame, mustard and milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetarian mark on the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ching's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55568599679315,"sku":null,"price":1.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/chings-secret-paneer-chilli-masala-mix-50g-front.png?v=1792749899"},{"product_id":"chings-secret-schezwan-fried-rice-masala-50g","title":"Ching's Secret Schezwan Fried Rice Masala 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003eChing's Secret Schezwan Fried Rice Masala is a hot, salty seasoning that turns leftover rice and a handful of vegetables into Schezwan fried rice in under ten minutes. It is built on chilli, ginger and pepper with garlic, onion and soy sauce powder, and beetroot powder gives the rice its red tinge. Salt is part of the blend, so the masala does all the seasoning. Find more Indo-Chinese blends in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indo-chinese-masala\"\u003eIndo-Chinese Masala\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pack recipe serves two. Stir fry a cup (100g) of chopped carrot, onion, cabbage and French beans in 3 tbsp oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 3 cups (300g) of boiled rice, ideally cooked the day before, and keep tossing over a high flame. Sprinkle over 1½ tsp (10g) of the masala and stir fry for another 1 to 2 minutes until every grain is coated. Add scrambled egg, chicken or prawns with the vegetables for a fuller meal, and serve hot with Manchurian or chilli paneer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1½ tsp seasons 300g of rice, with no extra salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains wheat and soy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks best with cold, day old rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ching's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55568600826195,"sku":null,"price":1.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/chings-secret-schezwan-fried-rice-masala-50g-front.png?v=1792749907"},{"product_id":"chings-secret-schezwan-instant-noodles-60g","title":"Ching's Secret Schezwan Instant Noodles 60g","description":"\u003cp\u003eChing's Secret Schezwan Instant Noodles are a single pack of quick cooking wheat noodles with a fiery Schezwan seasoning mix, the Desi Chinese answer to an evening snack. The seasoning brings chilli heat with a little sweetness and bits of dehydrated carrot, and the noodles are ready in 2 to 3 minutes. One 60g pack makes a bowl for one. Find more spicy instant noodles in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/masala-noodles\"\u003eMasala Noodles\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring about 250ml (1½ cups) of water to the boil, add the noodles and the seasoning mix and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring now and then until the water is mostly absorbed. Serve hot as a soupy bowl, or cook it drier and toss it in a pan with sweetcorn, capsicum, spring onion and a fried egg for Schezwan fried noodles. A squeeze of lime and chopped coriander lift it further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasoning mix inside the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains wheat and soy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetarian mark on the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ching's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55568602366291,"sku":null,"price":0.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/chings-secret-schezwan-instant-noodles-60g-front.png?v=1792749916"},{"product_id":"chings-secret-schezwan-stir-fry-cooking-sauce-250g","title":"Ching's Secret Schezwan Stir Fry Cooking Sauce 250g","description":"\u003cp\u003eChing's Secret Schezwan Stir Fry Cooking Sauce is a thick, brick red sauce of chilli, garlic, tomato and sesame, sweet and hot in the way Desi Chinese Schezwan dishes are meant to be. A few spoons season a wok of rice, chicken or vegetables, and the jar works as a dip as well as a cooking sauce. Cinnamon, cumin, clove and ginger give it a warmth beyond plain chilli. Find more ready sauces in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cooking-sauces\"\u003eCooking Sauces\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Schezwan chicken for two, fry two boneless chicken breasts cut into pieces in hot oil until cooked, add half a cup of capsicum cubes and toss for a minute, then stir in ¼ cup of the sauce, ¼ cup tomato ketchup, salt and half a cup of water and simmer for 5 minutes. For Schezwan rice, stir fry spring onion and boiled vegetables, add 1½ cups of cooked rice, 2 tbsp of the sauce and a teaspoon of soy sauce and toss gently. It also works with babycorn, mushrooms and pak choi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains sesame and celery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay contain wheat, soy, nuts, mustard and milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep refrigerated after opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ching's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55568604168531,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/chings-secret-schezwan-stir-fry-cooking-sauce-250g-front.png?v=1792749924"},{"product_id":"chings-secret-veg-manchurian-masala-mix-50g","title":"Ching's Secret Veg Manchurian Masala Mix 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003eChing's Secret Veg Manchurian Masala Mix makes the dark, garlicky gravy for veg Manchurian, the cabbage ball dish that sits at the heart of Desi Chinese cooking. Corn flour thickens the sauce as it simmers, while dehydrated garlic, onion, soy sauce powder, ginger, cumin and chilli give it the familiar savoury depth. Salt is already in the mix, and each box makes the dish about three times. Find more Indo-Chinese blends in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indo-chinese-masala\"\u003eIndo-Chinese Masala\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pack recipe serves four. Squeeze the water from 1½ cups of grated cabbage, mix it with chopped ginger, green chilli, 2 tbsp besan and salt, roll into small balls and deep fry on a low flame until golden. Mix 2½ tsp (17g) of the masala into 1½ cups (250ml) of water. Stir fry a cup of diced onion, capsicum and carrot in 1½ tbsp oil for 2 to 3 minutes, add the balls and the masala mixture and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, longer for a thicker gravy. Garnish with spring onion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2½ tsp makes gravy for four\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains wheat and soy; may contain peanuts, sesame, mustard and milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo extra salt needed in the gravy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ching's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55568605938003,"sku":null,"price":1.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/chings-secret-veg-manchurian-masala-mix-50g-front.png?v=1792749933"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/collections\/brand-chings.png?v=1790847962","url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/chings.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}