Hong Kong Noodles

Everyone loves getting take-out from their favorite Chinese food restaurant, but how do you get your fix without breaking the bank? These tasty Hong Kong noodles are easy to make and customize to suit your personal taste.

This dish captures the essence of Asian street food, offering a satisfying combination of tender noodles, succulent chicken, crisp vegetables, and umami-packed sauces. This is a healthy, delicious, and customizable meal option that you can whip up with very little effort.

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Why This Recipe Works

This Hong Kong noodles recipe works on just about every level. It's easy, healthy, fulfilling, and so delicious.

This recipe is so easy that using little more than your wok, you can create a fulfilling meal in very little time. This is sure to become one of your favorite go-to one-pot meals when you don't have the time or the energy to do a bundle of dishes.

These Hong Kong noodles are also packed with vitamins, minerals, and protein, so you can feel good about this recipe as well. Bell peppers are loaded with water, antioxidants, and fiber, while carrots bring potassium, fiber, and vitamins A, K, C, and B along to the party. Not only does this recipe contain ingredients that support a healthy body, but they also work to satiate you, leaving you with a meal that is both delicious and nutritious.

Ingredients

Noodles:

Typically a thin egg noodle is used for Hong Kong-style noodles. If you have access to an Asian market, they can be found there or in the Asian food section of your grocery store. Vermicelli rice noodles can also be used instead to make your dish both gluten-free and vegan-friendly. In a pinch, even a thin pasta noodle like spaghetti or angel hair pasta can be used.

Veggies:

In this recipe, we use bell peppers, carrots, and bean sprouts to give us a vibrant and texturally diverse dish. However, there are a number of different veggies that will work well with this recipe. Mushrooms, water chestnuts, and snow peas are all excellent additions to this dish.

Sauces:

This Hong Kong noodles recipe keeps things simple with soy sauce and Oyster sauce, but there are a number of different sauces you can use to give your Hong Kong noodles an added kick. Hoisin sauce, chili paste, sesame oil, and shrimp paste will all impact the flavors of your dish.

How to Make Hong Kong Noodles

Step One: 

Bring one cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan.

Step Two: 

Add egg noodles to the boiling water. Allow them to cook for a few minutes until they are soft. Strain and set aside.

Step Three: 

In a wok or large pan, heat some oil over medium heat. Add your chicken and continue to cook for 3-5 minutes.

Step Four:

Add bell pepper, carrot, bean sprouts, and stir to combine.

Step Five: 

Stir in ginger, then add your egg noodles to the wok.

Step Six: 

Mix in the Oyster sauce, soy sauce, and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat.

Step Seven: 

Divide your noodles between bowls, and garnish with green onion and black sesame seeds.

Step Eight: 

Serve while fresh, and enjoy!

Tips

• Parboil the noodles for a couple of minutes less than the recommended cooking time on the package. This helps prevent the noodles from becoming mushy when stir-fried later.
• Stir-frying is a fast cooking method, so it's essential to have all your ingredients chopped, measured, and organized before you start cooking.
• Optional: At the end of cooking, drizzle a small amount of sesame oil over the noodles to enhance the aroma and add a delightful flavor.
• Adjust the sauce ingredients to suit your taste preferences.
• Experiment with different proteins and vegetables for a unique twist.

What to Serve With Hong Kong Noodles

This Hong Kong noodles recipe is hearty enough to make a meal on its own. However, there are plenty of sides you can serve along with your noodles to give your dinner guests options.

To make it feel like a complete Chinese take-out meal, serve your Hong Kong noodles with some egg rolls, shrimp fried rice, and a side of garlic sriracha.

If you want to serve some lighter sides instead, try serving your Hong Kong noodles with bok choy, a mango kani salad, or hot and sour soup.

FAQs

How long can leftover Hong Kong noodles be stored?

These Hong Kong noodles are best when consumed right away when they are at their freshest. However, any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in your refrigerator.

Are these Hong Kong noodles gluten-free?

For the most part, everything in this recipe is gluten-free. Egg noodles, however, are typically made with wheat flour, which contains gluten. You can use your favorite brand of gluten-free egg noodles or simply substitute the egg noodles for one of your favorite gluten-free alternatives, such as rice noodles or corn noodles.

How can I make this meal vegan?

Simply swap out the egg noodles for some rice vermicelli noodles or any other vegan-friendly alternative, and do the same with your chicken. This recipe pairs well with marinated tofu, tempeh, and even oyster mushrooms, make an excellent meat-free alternative for this Hong Kong noodles recipe.

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