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PAK CHOI NOODLE SOUP

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Pak Choi Noodle Soup is a comforting, filling, delicious soup that comes together within 20 minutes. Make it more wholesome by adding your choice of protein like chicken, fish, meat, tofu, eggs, etc.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Light Meal, Soup
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

INGREDIENTS FOR PAK CHOI NOODLE SOUP

  • 1 head pak choi
  • 1 small onion
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • ½ cup French Beans thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup bell pepper diced
  • 2 cup bean sprouts
  • 1 cup snow peas cut into halves
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 50 g noodles
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce light
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp five spice powder
  • 1 tbsp chilli sauce
  • 1 cup tofu grilled
  • ½ tsp sesame seeds for serving

INGREDIENTS FOR CHINESE FIVE SPICE BLEND

  • 1 tsp szechwan/sichuan pepper
  • ½ tsp cloves
  • 1 inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 star anise

Instructions
 

PREPARATION OF CHINESE FIVE SPICE BLEND

  • Lightly roast the spices in a pan over low heat till you get the aroma.
  • Let the spices cool and then grind in a spice mill or coffee grinder.
  • Store in an airtight jar.

PREPARATION OF PAK CHOI NOODLE SOUP

  • Wash the pak choi thoroughly and chop it into big chunks.
  • Peel and cut the onion into slices.
  • Peel and slice or mince the garlic.
  • Heat a deep pan over high heat.
  • Add oil and let it become hot.
  • Add onion and stir fry till it becomes a bit soft.
  • Add bell pepper, garlic and ginger. Stir fry for a few seconds.
  • Add the green beans and chopped snow peas. Stir fry for 1 minute.
  • Add the pak choi and stir fry for 1 minute.
  • Add the stock, salt, spice blend, vinegar, soy sauce and chilli sauce.
  • Allow the mixture to become hot but not boiling.
  • Add the noodles and cook for 2 to 3 minutes  or till the noodles are done al dente.
  • Add the bean sprouts and sesame oil. Mix well. Don't over cook the sprouts.
  • Add grilled tofu or protein of your choice.
  • Serve the soup immediately with sesame seeds sprinkled on top.

Notes

  • Store the remaining five spice powder in an airtight container. Can use it for other chinese dishes.
  • Prepare the soup just before serving to maintain the crispness of the vegetables.
  • Use chinese cabbage (napa cabbage) instead of pak choi.
  • Add  other vegetables of your choice.
  • Use good quality noodles and not the instant variety. I like to use egg noodles, flat noodles, udon, soba, etc.
  • Adjust spices and sauces according to your taste.