How long does Chilli Basil Noodles take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chilli Basil Noodles serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chilli Basil Noodles vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Chilli Basil Noodles spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chilli Basil Noodles?

½ cup Basil Leaves, 240 grams Noodles, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Flakes, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce, 150 grams Paneer, ½ cup Cabbage, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chilli Basil Noodles?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chilli Basil Noodles?

About 837 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chilli Basil Noodles

Name: Chilli Basil Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Sesame Oil; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; ½ cup Basil Leaves; 150 grams Paneer, Slices; 1 Onion, Slices; 240 grams Noodles, Cooked; 4 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Flakes; ½ cup Cabbage, Slices; 1 Green Capsicum, Slices; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce; 1 tbsp Spring Onion (greens), Batons

Veg · One-pot meals, Noodles & Pasta

One-pot meals Noodles & Pasta

Total30 min

Prep10 min

Cook20 min

Serves2

Per serving837 cal

Spicemild

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Chilli basil noodles tossed in sesame oil with garlic, chilli flakes, cabbage, capsicum, paneer, soy and basil. Mild, serves 2, 30 minutes, video.

Ingredients

14 items

Cooking for2 servings

Sesame Oil2 tbsp
Salt½ tsp
Soy Sauce1 tbsp
Basil Leaves½ cup
Paneer, Slices150 grams
Onion, Slices1
Noodles, Cooked240 grams
Garlic, Finely Chopped4 cloves
Red Chilli Flakes1 tbsp
Cabbage, Slices½ cup
Green Capsicum, Slices1
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Sauce1 tbsp
Spring Onion (greens), Batons1 tbsp

Contains: milk, wheat, soya, sesame.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	837kcal	1674kcal
Protein	29g	58g
Carbohydrate	107g	215g
Fat	33g	67g
Fibre	7.9g	16g
Sugar	8.3g	17g

Method

1
In a pan over medium heat add sesame oil, garlic, and red chilli flakes. Saute until aromatic and the garlic is slightly golden. Add in cabbage, paneer, and capsicum and saute until softened.
Sesame OilPaneerOnionGarlicRed Chilli FlakesCabbageGreen Capsicum
2
Add the cooked noodles and mix well. Add soy sauce, red chilli sauce, salt, and black pepper powder. Mix well until combined.
SaltSoy SauceNoodlesBlack Pepper PowderRed Chilli Sauce
3
Add basil leaves, and saute until everything is well combined. Garnish with spring onions and serve hot.
Basil LeavesSpring Onion (greens)

Before you start

How long does Chilli Basil Noodles take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chilli Basil Noodles serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chilli Basil Noodles vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Chilli Basil Noodles spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chilli Basil Noodles?: ½ cup Basil Leaves, 240 grams Noodles, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Flakes, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce, 150 grams Paneer, ½ cup Cabbage, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chilli Basil Noodles?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chilli Basil Noodles?: About 837 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.