The next time you’ve contemplating which sort of noodles you should use in your stir fry dishes, don’t look too far. Open your kitchen cabinet and you’re bound to find a few packets of Maggi noodles. You may cringe at the thought of using Maggi noodles in your cooking. Shouldn’t we use healthier options? I hear you say. Well, what I’m trying to convey is the idea of using just the noodles and throwing out the sachets of condiments that accompany them.
Maggi noodles have got this slimy texture compared to its distant relative, the vermicelli or white flat noodles. Also, if you prefer thinner noodles, the humble Maggi is the one to use. Adding to this debate, Maggi noodles are tastier than the white ones and contain less oil and colouring compared to its cousin, the Hokkien noodles. Still unconvinced? Well, why not have a go at preparing this delicious dish.
Ingredients
2 Maggi noodle blocks
150g flat heads
bak choy
1 packet sun dried tomatoes
tofu, diced
4 red chilies, sliced
bean sprouts
onion, sliced
Shitake mushrooms, sliced
1 cup frozen green peas
2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
cooking oil
pepper to taste
Method 1
- Pour boiling water over Maggi noodles in a pot.
- Let it sit in boiling water for about 2 mins or till noodles are softened.
- Drain noodles and set aside.
Method 2
1. Heat oil in non-stick pan.
2. Fry tofu and fish separately till cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. Heat oil in the same pan.
4. Cook onions till soft.
5. Add chilies and Shitake mushrooms till the juices ooze out.
6. Then, add green peas, sun dried tomatoes, bean sprouts and bak choy. Stir fry the vegetables till cooked.
7. Add oyster sauce and mix well.
8. Add the fried tofu and fish including the oil that comes with them.
9. Then add the noodles and mix the ingredients thoroughly taking care not to break the fish.
10. Lastly, add soy sauce and season with pepper. Mix well.
The outcome is predictably delicious. The Shitake mushrooms, fish and sun dried tomatoes take the dish to a whole new level. The Maggi noodles do not disappoint. The tip is not to overcook the noodles or they’ll end up being too soft in texture. So the next time you’ve craving for a special noodle dish, give the humble Maggi a go and take the dish to a whole new dimension.