Anytime Noodles

Suddenly there has been this flurry of activity in my life. Sadly, blogging is what took the back seat. I plan to rectify that now and will make sure I try and post more recipes soon.

Maggie was a novelty and a treat to us when we were growing up. I still slurp away on a bowl full of soupy Maggie when nostalgia strikes and I miss home a lot.

My kids love Maggie. They often ask for it, so I add a whole bunch of veggies into it to make it a meal for us. This recipe does not have any measurements. Just add what you have on hand, adjust the spices to your taste and its done.

You need:

• Spring onions - finely chopped, greens and onions separated 
• Baby corn - small cubes
• Carrots - small cubes
• Capsicum - small cubes
• Snow Peas - string them and cut into 3 pieces
• Beans - small cubes
• Sweet corn
• Bean Sprouts
• Garlic - finely chopped
• Ginger - optional - finely chopped
• Tomato - optional - small cubes
• Soya Sauce
• 3 packets of Maggie Masala noodles
• Light soya sauce
• 4-5 drops of Dark soya sauce
• Chili sauce
• Salt - optional
• Fresh coriander - for garnishing

Steps:

• In a large wok take 2 tbsps of oilve oil. When medium hot, add the garlic and the ginger (if using) and stir for a few seconds till fragrant. Then add the onions and stir for about a minute. 
• Add the beans first and stir for a few minutes, then add the baby corn. A few minutes later add the rest of the veggies and stir around till slightly cooked. Make sure the veggies still retain their crunch.
• In a small bowl, mix together the masala pouches, the soya sauces and the chili sauce. Use just 4-5 drops of the dark soya sauce and keep it ready.
• Boil the noodles, when cooked, drain well and stir into the veggies and add the sauce and mix well.
• Check salt.
• Garnish with corriander and serve hot.

Notes:

• Add finely chopped green chillies if you like it spicy.
• Be cautious with the amount of salt you add as the masala packets already have some salt in them.
• You can saute the veggies and keep them ready. Add the cooked noodles just before serving.
• Use regular soya sauce if you do not have light/dark soya sauce.
• Use what vegetables you have on hand and according to your taste.