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Monday, September 17, 2012

Chinese Style Spaghetti Noodles



Spaghetti is popular now-days. It is the top food choice in International survey. Spaghetti is rich in complex carbohydrates and low in fat. Spaghetti also tends to be inexpensive and is easy to prepare.


 Ingredients

       2 Cups of Whole Wheat Spaghetti
       1/4 Cup of onion
       1/4 Cup of Carrot
       1/4 Cup of Brocoli
       1/4 Cup of  Bell Pepper(Capsicum)
       2 Spring Onion
       3 Garlic Cloves
       1 Tbsp of Broad Bean Paste
       2 Tbsp of Soy Sauce
       1 Tsp of Pepper
       1/2 Tsp of Sugar
       2 Tbsp of Oil
       Salt as needed

 Method






  • Cook the spaghatti according to package directions. Boil the spaghetti in water with a tsp of salt and oil. Wait for sometime. Once it get cooked, drain the water and rinse it with cold water to avoid stickiness
  • Heat a pan with oil, add chopped garlic, onion and white part of spring onion. Fry till onions are transparent.
  • Add all the veggie's ( Carrot, Bell Pepper and Brocoli) Fry for 2 mins. Cover pan with lid so that all veggie's get cooked.
  • Then add pepper, salt, sugar, broad bean paste, soy sauce and green part of the spring onion. Mix/Toss it so that veggie's absorbs bean paste and soy sauce. Let it cook for 2 mins.
  • Finally add cooked spaghetti.Mix well.
  • Transfer to a serving dish. Ready to eat.

  Basic Information 
 

      Prep Time : 10 mins
      Cook Time: 30 mins
      Serves : 3 People


  Tips
  • If you use olive oil, it tastes great 
  • You can get broad bean paste in Chinese Grocery Store. Adding Broad bean paste is optional.
  • Try to use whole wheat Spaghetti ,rich in fiber.

  Health Benefits of Spaghetti

  • Good source of vitamin A, it promotes healthy vision, skin and bone growth.
  • Rich in folic acid, aids in preventing megaloblastic anemia, a serious medical condition.
  • It is a good source of potassium so it supports cardiovascular health, and proper muscle function.

 

  

        
     
    

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