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Hot and Sour Noodles Recipe – Just Like the Restaurants Make It
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Who needs takeout when homemade tastes better and you’re in control of the ingredients. Next time when you crave Chinese food, instead of take-out, make this quick, easy and Incredibly delicious hot and sour noodles. Perfect comfort food and a a hearty meal, full of veggies, egg noodles and fried chicken, that’s ready in under 30 minutes!

Hot and Sour Noodles Recipe – Just Like the Restaurants Make It

This Hot and Sour Noodles Recipe makes a bright and healthy dinner for a small family. There are layers and layers of flavors in these easy noodles that are ready in 30 minutes. Soy sauce, hot pepper sauce, vinegar, ginger- garlic, red chili and tomato sauce coat the noodles beautifully. They’re hot and sour with a very subtle heat from the ginger and hot pepper sauce. Fried Chicken, Onion, Capsicum add texture and crunch. Olives and tomato add bright color.
I love the hot, spicy, salty, savory, garlicky and the slippery noodles. It’s all about the combination of textures and flavors — there’s tangy sauces, crispy fried Chicken, zesty vegetables, salty Egg noodles and chili flakes for heat.

A bowl of hot and sour slurping goodness. _ Just Like the Restaurants Make It!

These noodle bowls are a lightning fast dinner that the whole family is sure to enjoy. They are surprisingly easy to make from scratch, and you don’t need to worry about the questionable sodium ingredients that are listed in the store bought version.

What makes hot and sour Noodles HOT?

The heat in this hot and sour noodles comes from red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce. The noodles has to be on the hotter side. The sourness comes from adding vinegar right at the end. If you add the vinegar in the beginning or towards the middle, the vinegar will evaporate during cooking. Which is why we add the vinegar right at the end.

These noodles will be your new go-to. Take it to work for lunch, take it to cookouts, make it for your family dinner. Trust me – you’ll knock their socks off with this one.

Bismillah let’s get started.

Ingredients in Hot and Sour Noodles?

This Hot and Sour Noodles recipe is quick, requires few ingredients and is great for those days when you don’t have a lot of time to cook. The list of ingredients is so simple – red chilli flakes, ginger, garlic, onion, capsicum, tomato, chicken, soy sauce, hot pepper sauce, vinegar and egg noodles of course. These are things that are probably already in your pantry so its a quick and easy dinner to make which is ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for last minute dinners!

How to make the Restaurant Style Hot and Sour Noodles (step by step instructions):

However, in order to get the restaurant like taste and texture it needs to be cooked in a certain way and this step by step recipe of Hot and Sour noodles explains it with photos and detailed instructions. The tips and serving ideas given after directions will also help you avoid some common mistakes which can ruin the dish.

1. Prepare the ingredients (this is the most time-consuming part of the recipe, but then it goes very quickly):
Chicken: Cut chicken breast into 1-inch cubes, mix with ginger garlic paste, egg white, Cornflour, soy sauce, chili sauce, vinegar, red pepper and salt to taste. You can cook right away or leave to marinate for 30 minutes to blend flavors.
Vegetables: Chopped ginger and garlic and cut onion, capsicum, and Tomato in ¼ inch cubes and keep aside.
Hot and Sour Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk all the sauce ingredients, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup tomato ketchup, 2 tablespoon hot pepper Sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Vinegar, salt and Pepper to taste, chili flakes. Set aside.
Egg Noodles: Cook the egg noodles in boiling water, add a little salt, cook for 5-7 minutes, then strain.
2. Cook the Marinated Chicken: Now heat 4 tablespoon of olive oil in a wok or large frying pan, cook the marinated chicken over high heat for 2 minutes (no stirring), then on the other 4-5 minutes more, or until cooked through and golden brown. Take it from the oil. It‘s important not to overcook the chicken, otherwise, the coating will be slightly burned, cook it only until it changes its color to golden brown.
3. Saute Ginger & Garlic: Add ginger garlic paste in remaining oil to the same pan, and saute for 30 seconds, until lightly browned. Then add 1/2 cup of water, hot pepper sauce, soy sauce and red chili flakes. Let it simmer for 2 minutes or until all water dries up.
4. Stir Fry Vegetables: Add onion, capsicum, tomato and cook for 1-2 minutes, until lightly tender and browned, but still a little crunchy (they should not be completely cooked).
5. Add Fried Chicken: Add the fried chicken pieces back to the pan, and the tomato ketchup and vinegar. Stir well.
6. Add Noodles: Add the cooked noodles and toss everything together.
7. Final Step: Transfer to into serving bowl. Top with olives and sprinkle some red flakes. Enjoy! 🙂
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Other versions of this dish:
- If you‘d rather have a sweet and sour chicken with noodles, check out this recipe: Sweet and Sour Chicken with Noodles, served on noodles.
- For a desi twist try this recipe: Finger Lickin Butter Chicken Pasta
- I also have for you a similar dish: Hot and Sour Soup
Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out and do take a few seconds to rate it! I would love to see your recreations so tag me on instagram @recipestable or Facebook (Recipestable) or on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.
March 29, 2020
Finger Lickin’ Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe
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How much do you love Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)? A lot, right? Then why not turn your favorite food into a magical new dish with this clever idea? Yes, Take the classic Pakistani favorite Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani), and pair it with delicious pasta to create this ultimate weeknight meal. Sprinkle some extra chilies to add a kick and treat your family to a lip-smacking dinner that will be ready in just under 30 minutes. It is SUPER delicious, rich, creamy and addictive and is very easy to make.

BUTTER CHICKEN PASTA

Finger Lickin Butter Chicken Pasta

Here’s the truth. I have no idea how I came up with this recipe. A lazy saturday night lead to me cook up a quick, yet comforting, dinner where I had to use what I had on hand. I found some leftover butter chicken in my fridge and I came up with this dish on the spur of the moment.

Butter Chicken

I love creating recipes with what’s on hand, so I decided to use the noodles as a ‘pasta’ base, and create this Pakistani inspired spicy, creamy Butter Chicken Pasta with the remaining ingredients to go along. With a few twists, out came a perfectly balanced and super satisfying Pakistani Italian fusion that worked in every way, and came together in under 30 minutes

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Pasta tossed in creamy butter chicken or Murgh Makhani. The pasta noodles soaks up all the creamy buttery sauce from the butter chicken. It was a purely experimental and turned out to be one of the best pasta dishes I ever had.

Spicy, Rich, Buttery and creamy Butter Chicken Pasta

If you’re looking for a way to switch up your meal-prep routine then this is a great way to do so. This Finger lickin Butter chicken pasta recipe is a yummy Italian Pakistani combo that you should try out. This one pot tasty meal will add spice and flavor to your normal dinner routine! Hope you will enjoy 🙂

Spicy and creamy 30-minute butter chicken Pasta.

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Finger Lickin’ Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe

Take the classic Pakistani favorite Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani), and pair it with delicious pasta to create this ultimate weeknight meal. It is SUPER delicious, rich, creamy and addictive and is very easy to make. Sprinkle some extra chilies to add a kick and treat your family to a lip-smacking dinner that will be ready in just under 30 minutes.

Keyword Butter, Chicken, Dinner, Lunch, Murgh Makhani, Noodles, Pasta, Quick and Easy

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4

Author Bushra Waheed

Ingredients
2-1/2 cups Butter chicken curry for recipe click here
1 packet (about 200 gm ) noodles or pasta of your choice
2 green chilies thinly sliced ( optional)
few Coriander leaves for garnishing
red pepper flakes
salt to taste

Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to boil.
Add pasta and cook for 7-10 minutes or until al dente.
Drain and keep aside.
Meanwhiile, prepare butter chicken according to the recipe instructions (for reciep click here).
Add pasta to the prepared butter chicken(murgh makhani).
Toss to coat evenly.
Heat through.
Sprinkle red pepper flakes over it.
Garnish with green chilies and coriander leaves.
Dish it out.
Finger Linkin’ Butter Chicken is ready to serve.
I have also posted Karahi Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala Macaroni which are another easiest & tastiest version of making classic dinner at home. Do check it out as well. It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more.

Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or Instagram on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.
September 28, 2018
25 Minute Chicken and Noodles Recipe

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I’m back with another post on Light Meal On Thursday. Last Thursday happened to be my brother’s birthday so there was definitely no light eating on that day, hence did not post a light meal.

Quick & Light Neal – 25 Minute Chicken and Noodles

Today’s recipe is 25 Minute Chicken and Noodles. It’s an ideal meal on lazy days or when one wants a light meal. Just make this and one is sorted.

Photo: 25 Minute Chicken and Noodles

I really hesitated on adding this recipe to the blog. It’s really very simple and seems like something everyone already makes. Then I remembered that my blog is not just for my readers, but also a record of recipes I make frequently. This is one of family favorites(especially my nano _grandma)!

I’m not going to lie. But when I made this Chicken and Noodles for the family and grandma… they devoured it. I’m NOT KIDDING. I was SHOCKED. They were begging for me. I ended up with NO leftovers. HUH?

And the best part? The entire recipe took 25 minutes to make. Enough yapping…Hope you enjoy!

Photo: 25 Minute Chicken and Noodles

A quick and delicious one pot recipe with chicken broth, chicken, noodles and healthy vegetables. This quick and easy skillet dish features all your favorite ingredients from chicken noodle soup, but without the soup. It’s a hearty meal perfect for a busy day. You can make a delicious, family-friendly dinner in just 25 minutes.

Bismillah, Let’s get started!!

Check it out the 25 minute Chicken and Noodles recipe and printable version here!!

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October 20, 2016
Chicken Stir Fried Noodles Recipe
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Welcome back to my corner of the blogosphere!

Where have I been you may ask?

I was chilling with my grandparents, stuffing my tummy with yummy food, filling up my body with awesomeness. Nice relaxing day. I spent a quality time with my grandparents, did lots of cooking for them and made a full use of everything in the fridge, make them laugh, smile and collected their countless dua’s. My grandparents were happy to see me with them. I Love both of them. They puts a smile on my face and giggle in my heart.

As much as I adore my grandparents, they do treat me like I’m still 6 years old.🤔🤔 I love staying with my grandparents they treat me like I’m royalty, but in reality they are my King & Queen😍

The King and Queen of my Heart (My Grandparents)

Grandma’s Favorite Chicken Stir Fried Noodles

My Grandma’s Favorite Chicken Stir Fried Noodles

Stop and wait a minute. This post is special.

Because today I’ m sharing a family favorite recipe.{Especially, my grandma’s(nano)}. I’ve made these noodles countless times; in exchange of favors, to impress certain people. My GrandMa Loves to eat Chinese Food. Just this weekend, I cooked it on my nano’s request. Nana abu loved it so much and he rewarded me with cash. $_$ 💰 💰

Cooking is an art ! I believe it- My favorite moments are the looks of appreciation my family and loved ones give me when they tastes my food.

Chicken Stir Fried Noodles

A simple to make Chicken Stir Fried Noodles recipe, but big on flavors. The perfect balance of spiciness, tanginess and saltiness. The vibrant mix of fresh vegetables paired with the saltiness of the stir fry noodles, the tanginess of soy sauce, and the heat from the sesame oil and the acclaimed chili sauce; all worked out so well. These Grandma’s favorite Chicken Stir Fried Noodles will be a hit with the whole family.

Vibrant mix of fresh vegetables paired with the saltiness of stir fry noodles

Bismillah, let’s begin!

Check it out the Chicken Stir Fried Noodles recipe and printable version below.
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Chicken Stir Fried Noodles Recipe

A simple to make Chicken Stir Fried Noodles recipe, but big on flavors. The perfect balance of spiciness, tanginess and saltiness. The vibrant mix of fresh vegetables paired with the saltiness of the stir fry noodles, the tanginess of soy sauce, and the heat from the sesame oil and the acclaimed chili sauce; all worked out so well.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 6

Author Bushra Waheed

Ingredients
2 boneless chicken breast cut into cubes
2 tablespoon sesame Oil
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 clove garlic minced
2 green onions cut into strips
2 carrots peeled and cut into strips
1/2 red bell pepper cut into strips
1/2 green bell pepper cut into strips
1/4 cup dark soy sauce
1/4 cup chili garlic sauce
1 packet spaghetti noodles or egg noodles
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
Method
Cook the noodles in a large pan of boiling water for 2-3 minutes until Soft.
Once the noodles are cooked.
Drain and return to the saucepan.
Toss well in vegetable oil and set aside. Cover with a tea towel.
Heat a wok until very hot, then add remianing vegetable and sesame oil. Add 1 chopped garlic clove after 30 seconds.
Add the chicken and stir-fry for 3 minutes or until it loses its colour.
When the chicken is ready add the vegetables and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
Add a splash of Soy sauce and stir fry for 1-2 minute.
Stir in the Soy sauce and chili garlic sauce.
Add noodles and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly and serve immediately.
Enjoy!
Recipe Note’s:

You can also add lamb, beef to this stir fry noodles, or just filled up with colorful veggies like I loved to eat. Either way, it’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more :’)

I had made many yummy dishes there and in upcoming posts I’d love to share those recipes with you. So Stay tuned.

I have also posted Keema Noodles Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making noodles. Do check it out as well.

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May 19, 2016
Restaurant Style Beef Chow Mein Recipe
This is a quick and easy meal but make sure you have everything ready before beginning to cook. This is my basic recipe for stir-fry. I’ve tried others but always come back to this one. I have also substituted chicken and chicken broth for the beef and beef broth and found it just as good.

Beef Chow Mein (Restaurant Style)

Beef Chow Mein (Restaurant Style)

[one_third] Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 25 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 4[/one_third_last]

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- 3/4 lb. round or rump steak, thinly sliced across the grain
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 8 fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1/2 lb. bean sprouts
- 3 scallions, sliced into 1″ pieces
- 1 bok choy, sliced into 1″ pieces
- 2 cup beef stock
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cup noodles
- 2 tbsp. peanut oil
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Directions:
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Step 1

Combine beef, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl, and mix well. Set aside, and marinate for at least 1 hour.

Step 2

Wash and slice the mushrooms, including stems. Soak, rinse, and drain the bean sprouts.

Step 3

Cook noodles in boiling water according to pkg. directions. Drain well.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch and beef stock together. Drain the beef, reserving the marinade.

Step 5

Heat the peanut oil until it sizzles, then stir fry the beef for 4-5 mins. Add the cornstarch mixture, and mix well. Bring to a boil, and stir constantly.

Step 6

Add all the vegetables, except the bean sprouts, and simmer for 3 mins. longer.

Step 7

Add noodles, and bean sprouts, to wok, and mix well, until all is hot and bubbly. Beef Chow Mein is ready to serve.

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- Serve warm.
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October 1, 2013