Manchow Soup Recipe – Spicy, Tangy, and Delicious!
Manchow Soup is a delicious Indo-Chinese soup featuring a spicy broth, vegetables, and crispy noodles for texture.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 green chili finely chopped
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 small carrot finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cabbage finely shredded
- 1/4 cup capsicum finely chopped
- 3 cups vegetable stock or water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Spring onion greens chopped (for garnish)
For the Crispy Noodles:
- 1 cup noodles
- Oil for frying
Instructions
Prepare the Crispy Noodles:
- Boil noodles until al dente, drain, and spread them out to dry.
- Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the noodles until golden and crispy. Set aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Cook the Soup:
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add ginger-garlic paste and chopped green chili. Sauté for a minute until aromatic.
- Add onions, carrots, cabbage, and capsicum. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened.
- Pour in the vegetable stock or water and bring it to a boil.
- Add soy sauce, vinegar, chili sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir well and let the soup simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the soup thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Serve:
- Pour the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped spring onion greens, and top with crispy fried noodles.
Notes
- Customize the soup with mushrooms, tofu, or chicken for added variety.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing chili and chili sauce.
- Serve immediately to ensure the noodles remain crispy.