Nigerian Fried Noodles
A comforting vegan built around instant noodles, carrot and leafy green vegetables β roughly 55 minutes start to finish, and rated easy to make. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and large pot. At easy difficulty across 6 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles for about 2 minutes until just softened but still firm; drain and rinse briefly under cool water to stop the cooking and prevent sticking.
- Slice the onion and bell peppers into thin strips, julienne the carrot, and shred the leafy greens.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat, then add the onion and cook for 2 minutes until it softens.
- Add the carrot and bell peppers and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes so they stay crisp-tender.
- Crumble in the stock cube and toss the vegetables to distribute the seasoning evenly.
- Add the drained noodles and shredded greens, then toss everything together over the heat for 2 to 3 minutes until hot and combined; taste, adjust the salt, and serve immediately.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Large pot Β· Saucepan Β· Wok
Tips & common questions
How long does Nigerian Fried Noodles take to make?
About 55 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Nigerian Fried Noodles vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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Nigerian Fried Noodles is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Noodles with fried egg.jpg by Meritkosy, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.