homestyle egg noodles

A quick, comforting noodle dish made with egg, fresh vegetables, garlic and a savoury sauce. This easy homemade recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner or a satisfying evening snack.

Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Servings: 2–3

Ingredients

• 200 g egg noodles

• 2 eggs

• 1 small onion, thinly sliced

• 1 small carrot, cut into thin strips

• ½ capsicum, thinly sliced

• 1 cup shredded cabbage

• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 2 tbsp cooking oil

For the sauce

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp chilli sauce (optional)

• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt, or to taste

• ½ tsp vinegar

• 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the noodles

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil.

2. Add the egg noodles and cook according to the package instructions until just tender.

3. Drain and rinse briefly with cool water to stop the cooking.

4. Toss with a little oil to prevent sticking.

2. Cook the eggs

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan or wok.

2. Beat the eggs with a small pinch of salt.

3. Pour into the pan and scramble until just cooked.

4. Remove the eggs and set aside.

3. Stir-fry the vegetables

1. Add the remaining oil to the same pan.

2. Add the garlic and onion; stir-fry for 1–2 minutes.

3. Add the carrot, capsicum and cabbage.

4. Cook over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes, keeping the vegetables slightly crunchy.

4. Add the sauce

In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, chilli sauce, ketchup, vinegar and black pepper.

Pour the sauce over the vegetables and toss well.

5. Combine everything

1. Add the cooked noodles and scrambled eggs to the pan.

2. Toss gently over high heat for 2–3 minutes until everything is evenly coated and heated through.

3. Taste and add salt only if needed, as soy sauce is already salty.

4. Finish with sesame oil if desired.

Tips for delicious homestyle noodles

• For a Pakistani-style flavour: Add green chillies, a pinch of red chilli flakes and a little extra black pepper.

• For extra protein: Add shredded cooked chicken or thin strips of beef.

• For better texture: Avoid overcooking the noodles before stir-frying.

• For a richer taste: Add a small knob of butter at the end.

• For spicy garlic noodles: Add an extra clove of garlic and increase the chilli sauce.

Serving suggestion

Serve hot with spring onions, chilli flakes and a side of crispy chicken or vegetable spring rolls.

Quick tip: Prepare all your vegetables and sauce before heating the wok. Stir-frying happens quickly, and this helps keep the noodles flavourful rather than soggy.