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Schezwan Noodles

Ingredients

• Plain noodles - 150 g
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Garlic - 4 cloves
• Onions - 1 (large)
• Capsicum - 2
• Beans / any vegetable - 1/2 cup
• Pepper - 1 tsp
• Salt as needed

Schezwan Sauce:

• Dry red chillies - 10
• Ginger - 1 (small)
• Garlic - 4 cloves
• Pepper - 1 tsp
• Soy sauce - 1 tbsp
• Salt as needed

Method

Preparation of schezwan sauce:

1. Soak dry red chillies for about 1/2 hour in water(remove seeds as much as possible).
2. Drain and grind the soaked red chillies adding 1 tbsp of water.
   
3. Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a pan, saute chopped ginger and garlic for 5 minutes.
   
4. Add grounded red chilli paste, stir well.
5. Add salt, pepper and soy sauce.
   
6. Pour 1/4 cup of water and boil till oil seperates.
   

Preparation of noodles:

1. Boil 5 cups of water adding 1/2 tbsp of oil and some salt.
2. When it bubbles up, add noodles.
   
3. Cover and cook for 6-7 minutes.
4. Drain and keep cooked noodles aside.

Preparation of schezwan noodles:

1. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan.
2. Add sliced onions, saute till golden brown.
   
3. Add sliced capsicum, toss well.
4. Add beans / any vegetable. (you can add any no of vegetable or meat)
   
5. Stir fry for 5 minutes (till vegetables are cooked)
6. Add schezwan sauce.
   
7. Add salt and pepper.
8. Add cooked noodles.
   
9. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.
   
10. Garnish and serve.