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Better Than Takeout Chinese Cake Noodle

This delicious Better Than Takeout Chinese Cake Noodle recipe features soft and chewy cake noodles tossed in a savory stir-fry with a colorful mix of vegetables and proteins. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, ensuring a delightful experience that rivals your favorite takeout.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 People
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 strainer
  • 1 wok or large frying pan
  • 1 spatula or wooden spoon
  • 4 serving plates

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams cake noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 unit red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 unit carrot, julienned
  • 2 unit green onions, chopped
  • 200 grams chicken breast, sliced or your choice of protein
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce optional
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • to taste unit salt
  • to taste unit pepper
  • for garnish unit sesame seeds optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook the cake noodles according to package instructions in a large pot of boiling water. Drain the noodles using a strainer and set aside.
  • In a wok or large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sliced chicken breast to the hot pan and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
  • Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Toss in the broccoli, red bell pepper, and carrot. Stir-fry the vegetables for about 3 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
  • Add the cooked cake noodles to the pan, and pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil. Stir everything together, ensuring the noodles are well-coated with the sauces.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the chopped green onions and mix well.
  • Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until heated through.
  • Serve the noodles hot, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

You can customize this dish with your favorite vegetables or proteins, such as shrimp or tofu.
Adjust the level of sauce to suit your taste preferences for a more flavorful dish.
Ensure that all ingredients are prepped before you start cooking, as the stir-frying process is quick.