Veg Hakka Noodles (Indo Chinese Vegetable Noodles)
Springy noodles tossed with crunchy cabbage, carrot and pepper, a hugely popular Indian Chinese street food.
Made with All purpose stir fry sauce. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.80 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cook the noodles in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes, drain, rinse in cold water and toss with 1 tsp of the oil so they do not stick.
4 min - 2
Heat the remaining oil in a wok over the highest heat. Fry the garlic for 15 seconds, then add the onion and stir fry for 1 minute.
1 min 15 s - 3
Add the carrot, pepper and cabbage and stir fry for 3 minutes. They should stay crunchy.
3 min - 4
Add the noodles, white pepper and 100 ml of your ready made all purpose stir fry sauce (see the base recipe).
- 5
Toss for 2 minutes until every strand is coated and hot.
2 min - 6
Stir through the spring onions and serve at once.
Tips
- A very hot wok keeps the vegetables crisp. Work in a large pan so nothing steams.
- Add chilli flakes or a spoon of chilli oil for the classic spicy version.
- Use gluten free noodles to make it gluten free.
Storing and freezing
Eat the same day. Chill leftovers within 1 hour and use within 1 day. Reheat in a hot pan until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Is hakka noodles Chinese or Indian?
Hakka noodles are an Indian Chinese dish, a style developed by the Chinese community in India. It uses Chinese techniques with Indian tastes.
Can I use rice noodles?
Yes. Soak rice noodles instead of boiling. The dish will be gluten free and slightly softer.
Can I add protein?
Yes. Add crispy tofu, scrambled egg or sliced chicken in step 3.
More made with all purpose stir fry sauce
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.