Shrimp Hakka Noodles

Shrimp Hakka Noodles

Stir fried noodles, shrimp & vegetables using Desi Chinese flavors

5 from 2 votes

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Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine desi, Desi chinese

Ingredients

  

Shrimp:

• 1 lb. shrimp tails on
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp chili garlic sauce

Noodles:

• 1 package veg hakka noodles (I use Ching's Secret brand) 600 grams
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 cup thickly sliced onions
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp julienned ginger
• 1 cup carrots cut into matchsticks
• 2 cups sliced cabbage
• 1/2 of a green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 of an orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 3/4 tsp salt divided
• 3/4 tsp black pepper divided
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp vinegar
• 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce
• scallions for garnish

Instructions

 

Shrimp:

• Marinate shrimp with all the ingredients listed under "Shrimp" and let sit while you chop the vegetables and boil the noodles.

Noodles:

• Boil noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with a little oil to prevent sticking.
• In a wok or wide frying pan, heat the oil and add onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
• Add carrots, cabbage, green bell pepper, and orange bell pepper, followed by 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes.
• Add the marinated shrimp and stir fry until the shrimp turns pink.
• Add the noodles, followed by 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili garlic sauce. Stir fry for 5-7 minutes. Adjust seasonings.
• Garnish with chopped scallions and enjoy hot.

Keyword hakka noodles, noodles, shrimp noodles

Desi Chinese Style of Cooking

Before I talk about this Shrimp Hakka Noodles dish, let’s first ask: what is Desi Chinese cuisine? Also called Indo-Chinese cuisine, this is a popular fusion style of cooking that’s a cuisine all on its own. Originating from Chinese migrants in Kolkata, India, the flavors of Chinese cooking married the spice-rich palate of South Asian cooking to create the most phenomenal fusion!

About Hakka Noodles

Hakka noodles is simply a stir fried noodles dish with its specialty being its unique combination of flavors. There are mainly 3 ingredients that join together to create this distinct flavor: soy sauce, vinegar, and chili garlic sauce. If you’ve ever ordered a noodles dish from an Indo-Chinese restaurant, then you’ll be familiar with this delicious flavor profile. The shrimp is actually optional. This dish can be made the same way using chicken or beef instead. Or if you want, you can leave it as simply a vegetable hakka dish. It’s a great base dish to pair other Desi Chinese dishes with, like this Sweet & Sour Chicken or Chili Beef!

And Finally…

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