How long does Chinese Bhel take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chinese Bhel serve?

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

Is Chinese Bhel vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Chinese Bhel 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 Chinese Bhel?

1 Hakka Noodles, ½ cup Green Capsicum, 1 cup Cabbage, ¼ cup Spring Onion, 1 Onion, 2 tbsp Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chinese Bhel?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chinese Bhel?

About 266 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chinese Bhel

Name: Chinese Bhel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 6 cup Water; 1 tsp Salt; 1 Hakka Noodles; For Deep Frying Oil; 1 tbsp Oil; 2 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; ½ cup Green Capsicum, Finely Chopped; 3 tbsp Schezwan Sauce; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce; 2 tbsp Tomato Sauce; ½ tsp Soy Sauce; ½ tsp Vinegar; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 2 tbsp Water; 1 cup Cabbage, Thinly Sliced; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Spring Onion, Finely Chopped

35 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Chinese bhel: crisp fried hakka noodles tossed with cabbage, spring onion, capsicum and a warm schezwan sauce. Mild, serves 4, 35 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

19 items

4 people

Water6 cup
Salt1 tsp
Hakka Noodles1
OilFor Deep Frying
Oil1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Green Capsicum, Finely Chopped½ cup
Schezwan Sauce3 tbsp
Red Chilli Sauce1 tbsp
Tomato Sauce2 tbsp
Soy Sauce½ tsp
Vinegar½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Water2 tbsp
Cabbage, Thinly Sliced1 cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Spring Onion, Finely Chopped¼ cup

Contains: wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	266kcal	1064kcal
Protein	5.5g	22g
Carbohydrate	40g	161g
Fat	9.5g	38g
Fibre	3.3g	13g
Sugar	5.9g	24g

Cookd masalas for hakka noodles

Method

1
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add salt and the noodles. Cook it only until it softens, around 3 minutes. Drain the noodles and wash it in cold water lightly. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes so that it dries out.
WaterSaltHakka Noodles
2
Heat oil for deep-frying until properly hot. Over medium-high heat, fry the noodles in small batches until they turn golden brown and crisp. When they are fried, the oil bubbling will subside. Remove them from the oil.
Oil
3
In another pan, heat oil and add garlic, ginger, onion and capsicum. Saute for 30 seconds.
OilGarlicGingerOnionGreen Capsicum
4
Add all the sauces, vinegar and black pepper powder. Add water and turn off the heat when it starts to bubble/simmer.
Schezwan SauceRed Chilli SauceTomato SauceSoy SauceVinegarBlack Pepper PowderWater
5
In another bowl, add the fried noodles, breaking them into small pieces. Add the cooked mixture, cabbage, coriander leaves and spring onions. Mix until well combined. Serve immediately.
CabbageCoriander LeavesSpring Onion

Before you start

How long does Chinese Bhel take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chinese Bhel serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chinese Bhel vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Chinese Bhel 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 Chinese Bhel?: 1 Hakka Noodles, ½ cup Green Capsicum, 1 cup Cabbage, ¼ cup Spring Onion, 1 Onion, 2 tbsp Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chinese Bhel?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chinese Bhel?: About 266 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.