By: Toshita Sahni
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Wondering what to do with leftover boiled noodles? Want to explore different ways to enjoy noodles at home? Here are 5 delicious hacks you must try:
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Use boiled noodles as a coating for snacks made with potatoes, paneer, chicken, etc. Once fried, they become a crisp covering for a pocket of stuffing.
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Such treats are sometimes called “threaded” or “crispy thread” dishes. For instance, you might have heard of crispy thread chicken, which has Desi Chinese flavours.
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Cool and dry the boiled noodles before you deep-fry them. Later, use your hands or a spoon to crush the fried noodles and get smaller, separate strands.
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Fried noodles can be a main ingredient, a fun garnish or a side dish served with spicy sauces. Use it as the base for popular recipes like Chinese Bhel and desi-style Chop suey.
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Noodle nests or baskets are edible receptacles for other foods/toppings. Line a small metal strainer with cooked noodles, forming a bowl-like shape.
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Deep fry while pressing the noodles with a spoon/strainer to ensure they remain in place. Detach the nest and fry separately until evenly cooked. Fill with chopped ingredients.
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Add texture to salads by mixing some boiled noodles with veggies and protein. Opt for Asian-inspired dressings, such as those with peanuts, sesame, soy, etc.
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Cut the noodles to get shorter strands before adding them to your salad. For an indulgent twist, you can also top your salads with deep-fried noodles.
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Who said soups need to be boring? Add boiled noodles to aromatic broth and make yummy noodle soups at home.
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Allow the noodles to cook for a short time submerged in the soup so that it absorbs all the flavours. Shorten the noodles so they're easier to handle and eat with the soup.
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For tips to prevent noodles from sticking together
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