Street style food brings a unique charm that often lies in its simple yet explosive flavors. If you’re looking to recreate the magic of street-style cuisine at home, Kabita’s Kitchen provides an excellent starting point. One of her popular dishes is the Street Style Veg Chowmein, which she demonstrates effortlessly, bringing the zest and appeal of roadside eateries right into your kitchen.
Veg Chowmein, a beloved dish throughout many parts of the world, especially in Asian countries, is known for its versatility and adaptability to different tastes and dietary preferences. The version showcased by Kabita incorporates a medley of fresh vegetables and spices that elevate this simple noodle dish to something special.
Ingredients:
– 200 grams of Hakka noodles
– 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
– 1 teaspoon of chopped garlic
– 1 teaspoon of chopped ginger
– 1 sliced onion
– 1 sliced green bell pepper (capsicum)
– 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
– 1 medium-sized carrot, julienned
– 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon of vinegar
– 1 tablespoon of tomato ketchup (optional)
– Salt to taste
– A pinch of black pepper powder
– Spring onions for garnish
Instructions:
1. Preparation: Begin by boiling the Hakka noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. This also helps remove excess starch which prevents the noodles from sticking together.
2. Cooking: Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or frying pan over high heat. Once hot, add the chopped garlic and ginger, sautéing them for about a minute until fragrant.
3. Add Vegetables: Introduce the sliced onions and fry until they start to soften. Follow with green bell peppers, carrots, and shredded cabbage. Stir-fry these vegetables on high heat for about two to three minutes; they should retain some crunch.
4. Season: Pour in soy sauce, vinegar, and if using, tomato ketchup over the vegetables. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
5. Combine with Noodles: Add the boiled Hakka noodles to the wok along with salt and black pepper powder to taste. Toss everything together ensuring that the noodles are well coated with all seasonings and mixed with vegetables uniformly.
6. Garnish and Serve: Turn off heat and garnish with finely chopped spring onions before serving hot.
This Veg Chowmein recipe from KabitasKitchen captures an essence that is both heartwarming and exhilaratingly flavorful – a perfect depiction of street-side fare brought home! Serving this dish can easily remind one of bustling streets filled with vibrant food stalls lined up under twinkling lights – all enjoyed within your cozy dining space.
With this detailed but simple-to-follow recipe guide provided by Kabita from her YouTube channel KabitasKitchen delighting guests or treating yourself on any given day becomes just easy peasy! Take this opportunity to dive into her other recipes as well for more delicious homemade meals inspired by global street foods.