{"title":"Hakka Noodles","description":"\u003cp\u003eHakka noodles take their name from the Hakka Chinese community of Kolkata, whose restaurants shaped the Indo-Chinese cooking now served across India, Pakistan and British Asian takeaways. The noodles themselves are plain wheat noodles, with or without egg, thin and springy, designed for stir frying with vegetables, soy sauce, vinegar and chilli. Chowmein noodles are similar, and both are filed under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/noodles\"\u003enoodles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor veg hakka noodles, boil the noodles until just tender, rinse under cold water and toss with a spoon of oil. Stir fry shredded cabbage, carrot, capsicum and spring onion in a very hot wok, add the noodles with soy sauce, vinegar, green chilli sauce and pepper, and toss for a minute or two. Add garlic and red chilli for chilli garlic noodles, or chicken and egg for a fuller dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe secret is heat and space: use the hottest flame you have and do not overcrowd the wok, or the noodles steam and turn soggy. Vegetarian noodles suit anyone who avoids egg. For sauces to finish the dish, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cooking-sauces\"\u003ecooking sauces\u003c\/a\u003e, and for Indo-Chinese spice mixes, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indo-chinese-masala\"\u003eIndo-Chinese masala\u003c\/a\u003e. For instant alternatives, try \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/masala-noodles\"\u003emasala noodles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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-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"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/hakka-noodles.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}