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Fried noodles with greens
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Nutrition Facts
Vietnamese fried noodles and greens
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Sodium 1168mg51%
Potassium 164mg5%
Carbohydrates 78g26%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 10002IU200%
Vitamin C 134mg162%
Calcium 273mg27%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Vietnamese fried noodles and greens

Easy, storecupboard noodle dish
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Servings: 2
Calories: 477kcal
Author: Uyen Luu

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Suacepan
  • Frying pan

Ingredients

  • 1 round shallot sliced
  • 1 lemongrass stalk finely chopped
  • 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 200 g or a handful of green leaves such as Chinese mustard leaf, Chinese broccoli, choi sum, pak choi, kale, chard, cavolo nero or even tenderstem broccoli hard stems removed, roughly sliced
  • 2 nest dry egg noodles
  • 5 tbsp noodle water

For the sauce:

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime or lemon juice
  • Finely chopped zest of 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp sesame oil

For the garnish:

  • Spring onions, coriander, Thai basil, mint
  • Plenty of chilli oil, to taste
  • Nuts such as pistachios, peanuts, cashews, pine nuts, coarsely chopped

Method

  • Prepare all the ingredients first. Put the shallot, lemongrass and oil in a frying pan (skillet), not yet on the heat. Mix all the sauce ingredients together, then set that aside.
  • Cook the noodles according to the packet instructions. Drain, reserving a little of the noodle water, and rinse with warm running water. Drain and cover until needed.
  • Heat the frying pan and gently fry until the shallots and lemongrass are slightly golden. Turn the heat to medium. Add the greens and garlic with a dash of the reserved noodle water. Cook until wilted and tender, about two minutes or less. If using broccoli, give it five minutes.
  • Add the noodles then the sauce. Using cooking chopsticks or two utensils, stir and mix well together for a minute or until combined. Serve immediately with the garnishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 1168mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 10002IU | Vitamin C: 134mg | Calcium: 273mg | Iron: 3mg