Noodling around
Michelle Phetlhe | Tuesday June 20, 2023 06:00
I'm embarrassed to say, but I only paid them attention in my adulthood and really because my oldest son had tried them out and enjoyed them.
Over the years, seasonally we have Maggie 2 Minute noodles available in the house for those moments where I don't have time to make a full meal, and also because they are a great budget meal one can easily build on to create something deliciously exciting.
I do take into consideration that it's been reported two-minute noodles are not nutritional, which is why they aren't a staple, but I have no problems with visiting them. Our first born has become quite the expert at making noodles, he makes them for himself and his younger brother on dates that he's not feeling picky. Personally I prefer egg noodles, however, every time they make noodles I taste a fork full.
Last week was a very hectic time with work. I was finding it hard to spend time in the kitchen. Rraagwe the kids held it down on that front and made sure we were all fed well.
One evening I thought Stir Fry is a great way to go. It's quick, it's easy and it can either be loaded with a whole lot of ingredients or kept basic. I’ve found that a good stir fry needs a few "standard" ingredients; Soy sauce, cabbage, garlic, and ginger. As mentioned before in previous recipes the garlic and ginger marks itself present in many authentic Asian or Asian inspired themed dishes like this very stir-fry we whipped up. Another time saving aspect to this dish is that it's a one pot meal.
You can prepare your noodles in the microwave, but popping them into boiling water for five to 10min does the trick. As for myself, I preferred popping mine into the microwave while getting the rest of the elements in the dish ready.
A high flame is just what was needed to cook everything well and quick, because all your ingredients are chopped up and bite size, this meal can be ready in 10 mins tops. When you are feeling lazy or creative, whichever way you choose to look at it, dish the piping hot noodles in the pan. There are some meals that I dish into the very pan used to prepare them in, with no shame.
As well, I have these brown cute non-stick pans that are aesthetically pleasing. While on the topic, whenever I have paper plates left over from my arts and crafts classes or maybe kiddies’ party, I make use of those.
Everyone is free from dishes from as long as we have the plates to use. Honestly a good meal isn't determined by what it is served on so no one minds. I'm looking forward to teaching the noodle guru first born how to jazz up his two-minute noodles, although when I brought it up, he was quick to say he hopes there's no Soy sauce involved. I'll get to the bottom of his PTSD with Soy sauce and resolve it...lol. Enjoy this quick stir fry over lunch, dinner or for kiddie’s parties.
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INGREDIENTS
500g chicken breast, sliced thinly
4 tbls Soy stir fry
2 pkts Maggi
2 Minute noodles chicken
1 tbsp vegetable Oil,
2 spring onions
1 cup shredded cabbage
Pinch of cayaan pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Cook two-minute noodles following packet instructions; drain, rinse under cold water, set aside and keep warm.
Heat a large frying pan or work over high heat, add oil and chicken, cook for five minutes or until chicken slices are cooked through. Add vegetables to pan, stir through and cook for three minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Add Maggi 2 Minute noodles and honey Soy sauce, cook for a further two minutes or until heated through.