Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (454g) dried Hakka noodles
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil (for noodles)
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil (for vegetables)
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch (2.5 cm) piece ginger, minced
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • 1 bell pepper (any colour), julienned
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage (green or red)
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup broccoli florets, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) chili garlic sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
  • Sesame seeds (optional)
  • Chopped cilantro (optional)
  • Chili flakes (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Toss with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and sesame oil. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, chili garlic sauce, black pepper, vegetable broth, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add sliced onion, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add carrots, bell pepper, broccoli and cabbage to the wok. Stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add the white parts of the scallions and mushrooms (if using) for the last minute.
  5. Push the vegetables to the side of the wok. Pour the sauce into the empty space in the wok. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute.
  6. Add the cooked noodles to the wok. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce and vegetables.
  7. Garnish with green parts of scallions, sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, and chili flakes (if desired). Serve immediately.