Hot and Spicy Cilantro Pot Noodles Recipe
Cilantro pot noodles are my take on hot & spicy Hakka noodles! This vegan Asian noodle bowl recipe is packed with flavors & is irresistible to the palate! What's even better is that you can make them in 20 minutes!
Servings 4 people
Calories 490.06kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 200 gms noodles or 2 packets
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
- 6-7 cloves garlic minced
- 2-3 green chillies
- 1 bunch scallions or green onions
- 1 bunch cilantro chopped
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup edamame or green peas
- salt
Instructions
To Cook the Noodles
- Bring a pan of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook them al dente, following the instructions on the package.
- Once they are cooked, strain them immediately. Rinse under cold water to halt the cooking process. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil over the noodles and gently toss them to prevent sticking. This step is crucial, so don’t skip it!
To make the Cilantro Noodles
- Heat sesame oil to a wok. Fry sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes for 10 seconds.
- Add minced garlic, and green chillies. Saute for a minute.
- Add and fry the scallions. Saute for a minute.
- Now add the frozen edamame and mushrooms. Continue to cook it for another 2 minutes.
- Add the chopped cilantro along with salt. Mix. Saute for a minute.
- Then add the cooked noodles. Mix it all together. If you want you can also add ajinomoto at this point. Serve hot.
Notes
Firstly, if you don't have Hakka noodles, then you can substitute it with any other noodles variety like - spaghetti, ramen, rice noodles, soba, etc. Since the sauces have salt in it, add salt in the end, after tasting.
Feel free to add more veggies like carrots, edamame, beans, sprouts, etc to this vegan noodles recipe. If you like, you can also add 2 teaspoon of Ajinomoto for more flavor.
Don't skimp on the garlic and cilantro. For those who find cilantro soapy to taste, substitute it with parsley. The more the better. Liquid coconut aminos are less salty, milder, and slightly sweeter to taste. But you can also use regular soy sauce instead.
Making these noodles in butter gives it a nice and aromatic flavor. However, you can make this with just oil as well.
You can cook the noodles in advance and toss them with veggies and sauces when needed. Cilantro pot noodles stay well in the fridge for 3-4 days. These noodles tend to dry out a bit as it sits, so it's best served immediately.
If you are using leftovers, add a few splashes of water when you reheat them.
Nutrition
Calories: 490.06kcal | Carbohydrates: 97.8g | Protein: 6.77g | Fat: 6.87g | Saturated Fat: 1.08g | Sodium: 366.44mg | Potassium: 343.8mg | Fiber: 4.72g | Sugar: 5.95g | Vitamin A: 2070.05IU | Vitamin C: 53.07mg | Calcium: 53.89mg | Iron: 1.75mg