Sri Lankan Fried Noodles Recipe – By Malsha – eLank

Sri Lankan Fried Noodles Recipe – By Malsha – eLanka

Ingredients:

1. Vegetable Mix (700g, chopped/cut into sticks):
   • Carrot
   • Cabbage
   • Onion
   • Leek
   • Red/green bell pepper
   • Sprouts
2. Egg Noodles (250g, ‘filini pasta’)
3. Vegetable Oil
4. Chili:
   • 1 chili
   • Pinch of chili powder
5. Spice Sauce Mix (mix together):
   • 1 tsp tamarind paste
   • 1 tsp sugar
   • 1 tsp tomato concentrate
   • 1 tbsp curry powder
   • 1/2 tsp salt
   • 1/2 tsp cumin
   • 1 tbsp sweet pepper
   • 1/2 tsp ginger powder
6. Green Onions/Scallions (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Vegetables:
   • Chop the vegetables unless you are using a frozen mix.
2. Cook the Noodles:
   • Cook the pasta in salty water according to the package directions until al dente.
   • Drain in a colander and add oil to prevent sticking.
3. Stir-Fry the Vegetables:
   • In the meantime, in a wok, add onion, chili, and chili powder to 4 tbsp of cold oil. Heat up.
   • Add the vegetable mix and stir fry for 3-5 minutes (if using frozen vegetables, stir fry for twice as long). If the mix seems too dry, add more oil as needed.
4. Combine Noodles and Vegetables:
   • Add the cooked noodles to the wok and mix well while stir-frying.
5. Add Spice Sauce:
   • Add the spice sauce mix to the wok and continue stir-frying for another 3-4 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are well coated with the spices and oil.
6. Serve:

• Serve the noodles hot, sprinkled with green onions cut into 1-inch pieces.

Tips:

• Ensure the pasta is not overcooked to prevent stickiness.
• If the dish tastes bland, add more salt to enhance the flavor.

Suggested Pairings:

• Fried chicken
• Scrambled eggs
• Salty fish
• Steamed fish
• Fried fish
• Kimchi
• Salad
• Fried pork
• Fried ground meat

Enjoy your delicious Sri Lankan Fried Noodles!

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