Tag: **Triple Hakka Noodles** is a popular Indo-Chinese dish, known for its fusion of fried noodles, a spicy gravy, and crispy fried rice, giving it three distinct textures and flavors. The dish combines stir-fried noodles and vegetables with an egg or chicken gravy, served with crispy fried rice on top. Here’s how you can prepare **Triple Hakka Noodles** at home: ### Ingredients: #### For Noodles: - 200g Hakka noodles (boiled) - 1 medium onion (thinly sliced) - 1 medium carrot (julienned) - 1 medium bell pepper/capsicum (thinly sliced) - 1/2 cup cabbage (shredded) - 2-3 spring onions (chopped for garnish) - 2-3 cloves garlic (finely minced) - 1 tablespoon ginger (finely minced) - 2 tablespoons soy sauce - 1 tablespoon chili sauce - 1 tablespoon vinegar - 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup - 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground) - Salt to taste - 1 tablespoon sesame oil or vegetable oil #### For Fried Rice: - 1 cup cooked rice (cold, day-old works best) - 1 tablespoon soy sauce - Salt and pepper to taste - Oil for frying #### For Gravy: - 200g chicken (optional, cut into small cubes) or 1-2 eggs (scrambled) - 1 tablespoon soy sauce - 1 tablespoon chili sauce - 1 tablespoon vinegar - 2 tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch) mixed with water to make a slurry - 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock - Salt and pepper to taste - Oil for cooking ### Instructions: #### Preparing the Fried Rice: 1. Heat a little oil in a pan, and add the cooked rice. 2. Stir-fry the rice on high heat, adding soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. 3. Fry until the rice is crispy and golden. Set aside. #### Stir-Frying the Noodles: 1. Boil the Hakka noodles until they are al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Toss with a bit of oil to prevent sticking. 2. Heat sesame oil (or vegetable oil) in a wok or deep pan over high heat. 3. Add minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for a few seconds. 4. Add sliced onions and stir-fry until translucent. 5. Add the carrots, bell peppers, and cabbage. Stir-fry on high heat until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crunchy. 6. Add soy sauce, chili sauce, vinegar, and ketchup. Toss well to coat the noodles and vegetables evenly. 7. Season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes and set aside. #### Preparing the Gravy: 1. If using chicken, heat oil in a pan and stir-fry the chicken until cooked through. If using eggs, scramble them in a pan with a pinch of salt and pepper. 2. Add soy sauce, and pepper to the chicken or eggs. 3. Pour in the vegetable or chicken stock and bring it to a boil. 4. Slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the gravy. Cook for a few more minutes until the gravy has a smooth, thick consistency. 5. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. #### Assembling Triple Hakka Noodles: 1. Place the stir-fried noodles in the center of the plate. 2. Pour the hot gravy (with chicken or scrambled eggs) over the noodles. 3. Top it off with crispy fried rice for that extra crunch. 4. Garnish with chopped spring onions. ### Serving: - Serve the **Triple Hakka Noodles** hot with chili sauce, soy sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce on the side. This dish offers the perfect mix of flavors and textures – soft noodles, crispy rice, and a spicy gravy all in one plate!