Roasted Chilli and Garlic Noodles
Number of servings: 4
Cost per serving: R49
Meal Total: R195

Ingredient List (Noodles):
3 packets two minute noodles
1 teaspoon salt
Water (to cook noodles in)
Ingredient List (Stir Fry):
4 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
4 teaspoons chilli flakes.
300 grams chicken breast fillets, cut into strips
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 green capsicum/ pepper, cut julienne
3/4 yellow capsicum/pepper, cut julienne
3/4 red capsicum/pepper, cut julienne
2 carrots, cut julienne
1 large brown onion, cut julienne
50 grams spring onion, chopped into small rings
60 grams cashews
20 grams basil leaves
2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
Method (Noodles):
Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil with salt then add noodles.
Step 2: Cook for around 4 minutes or until noodles are just about cooked.
Step 3: Remove 1 cup of the pasta water (to be used later), then drain pasta.
Step 4: Wash with cold water and set aside.
Method (Stir Fry)
Step 1: Place a large wok or pan on a high heat. Then add 2 tablespoons of oil.
Step 2: Add brown onion, carrots and peppers and cook till tender and has a slight char to it.
Step 3: Season with some salt and pepper.
Step 4: Remove vegetables and set aside.
Step 5: Reduce your heat to medium and then in the same wok or pot, add the rest of the oil.
Step 6: Add chilli flakes and garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir constantly to avoid it burning.
Step 7: Add chicken and cashews. Cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
Step 8: Add back vegetables, half of the basil leaves, noodles and half of the spring onion.
Step 9: Add the sauces and vinegar and mix well.
Step 10: Add 1/2 to 1 cup of the pasta water, Cover with a lid and cook for another 7 minutes.
Step 11: Check seasoning and then serve immediately with more basil leaves.