What to know about preparing the irresistible Nigerian noddles. Recipe

 THE YUMMY NIGERIAN NOODLE YOU CAN’T RESIST

According to the World Instant Noodles Association, WINA, in 2021, Nigeria ranked the 11th largest instant noodle market in the world with an annual consumption of 2.6 billion packets of noodles. China ranked the highest with 43.9 billion. The consumption rate increases almost every year, and it could be said that more people are adopting noodle consumption.  Could it be its ‘instant’ nature or its recipe? Well, the answer may slightly differ. 

The original objective of noodles has been for quick serving unlike the other major meals.  However, for the lovers of really good food, a compromise was not an option. To some other persons, it was like inviting hunger into your home as they claim, it was never enough for them. In this part of the world, Nigeria, back in the days, it was age and gender related. I can remember some guys maintaining such a view because it is a light meal. And you can barely see parents or specifically, fathers consume noodles.

Nevertheless, over the years, many have come to embrace noodles as a normal meal. Everyone loves easy life, and with the work stress, one will settle for ease. However, health is wealth, and people want to stay healthier than they used to; so, they make their meals healthy, noodle is one of them.

There are several recipes for preparing noodles, or you can always invent yours. But we will make only one today, let us call it Vege-Noodles. It is a very healthy meal. Irrespective of the type of noodle, Indomie, Dangote, Golden Penny, etc., the recipe is the same. I prefer Indomie and Golden Penny Noodles. Anyways, let’s get started, I know you can’t wait any longer.

INGREDIENTS

1. A packet of noodles (with the seasonings already inside)

2. 1 teaspoon of groundnut oil

3. One bulb of onion

4. 2 pieces of fresh pepper 

5. Carrot

6. Green peas

7. Green beans

8. Green pepper

PREPARATION

1. Wash your vegetables (carrot, peas, beans, onion, and pepper), slice them into pieces and, set them aside.

2. Add one cup of water to your pot and wait for one minute.

3. Add the oil, the seasonings, and the sliced (or blended) pepper into the boiling water. Allow boiling for 1 minute.

4. Add the noodles, wait for 20 seconds and stir or turn the other side, cover for 3 minutes or as adequate. Stir again.

5. Add the vegetables including the onions and allow to boil for 1 minute or less. 

6. Serve with fried or boiled egg. Yummy, right.

Note that I used the boiling method for this, you can also fry it if you love fried noodles. Follow us for more of this. Recipe