How to Upgrade your Noodles

 
They're delicious, easy to make and a meal for any mood, but they do tend to get boring after a while. That's why, we're going to show you how to change your acquired taste from drab to fab by upgrading 2 minute noodles into a gourmet dish in just a few more, than 2 minutes!

Instead of always having a noodle soup, why not try out a noodle stir fry?
Nutritious Noodle Stir Fry:

Ingredients for the Sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
Ingredients for the Noodle Stir Fry:
  • 3 packs of Maggie Noodles (discard the flavour packet)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 4 sliced button mushrooms
  • 1 broccoli sliced julienne style
  • 1/2 red bell pepper sliced julienne style
  • 1 egg lightly scrambled
  • 2 spring onion strands chopped
  • 1 heaped tablespoon chopped coriander
Instructions:
  1. Whisk the sauce ingredients together in a bowl until combined and set aside.
  2. Bring a medium pot of water to boil over high heat, and cook the noodles according to package directions.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until sizzling. Add the garlic, ginger, mushrooms, broccoli, and peppers, and stir for a minute.
  4. Add the scrambled egg and mix in with the vegetables.
  5. Add the noodles, then drizzle the sauce over the stir fry together with a big pinch of coriander, and mix well.
  6. Garnish with spring onions and more coriander before serving.

How delicious does the idea of creamy noodles sound to you?

Creamy Noodles with Bacon:

Ingredients:
  • 2 Strips of Bacon
  • ¼ Red Onion
  • 1/3 Cup of Cream
  • 1 Packet of Maggie 2 Minute Noodles (Durban Curry Flavour)

Instructions:     
  1. Cook your noodles and drain them, then set aside to cool.
  2. Chopped up about 2 strips of bacon and 1/4 of a red onion and get these cooking in a pan. You shouldn’t need to add any oil as the bacon fat will help it cook.
  3. Once the onions and the bacon are cooked to your liking, add about 1/3 cup of cream.
  4. Add the noodles flavour pack to the cream at boiling point and let it simmer on low for a few minutes.
  5. The cream will start to thicken and then you can add in your cooked and drained noodles.
DEEEEEEEEEEE-LICIOUS!

Are you hungry yet?

Have you tried sprucing up your simple noodles by adding a sauce or some spice? Share your recipes and ideas with us! We'd love to hear from you!

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