While Saudi is a closed society in many ways, in other ways it is very versatile and open. Workers from India, Phillipines, UK, America, Holland, Bangladesh, Algeria, Egypt and so many other countries all come to make a living. Little neighborhood stores carry bits and pieces of food stuff from these countries. There are a wide variety of noodles, sauces and wraps for those who want to try new and different dishes. I tried a wide variety of these dry packaged noodles and it was usually a struggle, each time a new outcome, sometimes amazing and then sometimes not great! Directions were not in English and although I took notice of what worked each time, the brand that I had purchased would then disappear. When I arrived back to the U.S. I found some lovely fresh noodles in the grocery produce section. These could easily run $4 per package and I needed a minimum of 5 packages for our large family which did not make for an economical meal!
A couple of years ago my daughter Fattima (Foof) found a recipe using spaghetti noodles and of course I laughed at her! I thought no way would anything so easy, taste so good! She whipped them up and they were delicious! So, this is our new recipe that we use when we want some delicious and quick Asian noodles.
Ingredients
Sauce ingredients
1 cup chicken broth
4 Tbs. hoisin sauce
6 Tbs. soy sauce
2 Tbs. brown sugar
2 Tbs. rice vinegar
Ingredients
1 small crown of broccoli, washed and cut into bite size pieces
2 carrots peeled, washed and cut into thin half circles
1 green bell pepper cut into thin strips
1 can sliced water chestnuts
Any vegetables that you like and want to use
1 package of regular spaghetti noodles
Directions
Place sauce ingredients in a medium size pan and put on the stove. Whisk on medium heat until sugar is dissolved and well combined.
Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions. After they are drained, return to cooking pan.
Stir fry vegetables (except water chestnuts) in a few tbs.of olive oil until cooked to desired texture. Drain water chestnuts and add to vegetable mix, stir fry a few minutes longer.
Pour sauce into the pan with cooked and drained noodles and toss well. Get the sauce completely mixed in with the noodles, add vegetables and turn on medium heat, gently toss to warm them and to get flavors mixed well.
Looks lovely Lynz..
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That does sound awfully good, Lynn!
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It’s so simple! Foof proved me wrong haha
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Wow, that sounds really good, Lynn!
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After years of working for hours haha this little recipe is wonderful. A quick meal done in just minutes! xxx
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That is so funny…. !
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I know, kids!
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They are so straight in their thinking! Just that generation. I experience the same!
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Yes I agree haha
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😃😃
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Yummy
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thanks, so easy!
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Easy, delicious and quick – thanks for sharing.
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Hi Bernadette! I am playing catch up after baby sitting for two days and now tomorrow will go back so mom and dad can catch some much needed sleep at night! Just visited your blog! xx
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I figured you were helping out with the babies. Enjoy every minute of it.
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I sure will Bernadette, what a treat! xx
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Looks so yummy and simple to make too!
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so easy for sure
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Delicious, Lynn! Doesn’t help that I’m reading this close to my lunch break 🙂
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Thanks Jasmine! x
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Lynn, looks very good – thank you! 🙂
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thanks terry! xx
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Looks BETTER than the “real thing”!!
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yes so much easier and no trouble with cooking or textures.
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YUM!
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🙂
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It looks and sounds delicious and easy! I take a bowl now for breakfast!
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haha I wish I could give you one! xx
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I’ll have to try that one, Lynn.
Leslie
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Thanks Leslie! Hope all is well over your way
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Yup, it is going well here. Thanks Lynn.
Leslie
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So glad! xxx
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😉
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Reblogged this on On the Road Cooking and commented:
I love using leftover vermicelli to make lo mein. This teriyaki version sounds great!
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Nice to have a quick meal that looks AND tastes wonderful. Great share.
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Thanks Doc!
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Yum…delicious…:-)
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Thanks Mani!
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🙂 ….
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Looks absolutely amazing! And, I am thankful you have time to post anything with taking care of those precious new ones!!! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thanks so much Cathy!!
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It looks delicious Lynn, have to try it. Love Asian noodle dishes,
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me too! In Saudi there are so many cool and unique food products that I cannot find here. So, these spaghetti noodles are simple!
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This is nutritious and tastes so good!
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Thanks so much!
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My pleasure Lynn.
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I LOVE Asian noodle dishes! And I use spaghetti or vermicelli noodles all the time in them instead of the expensive fresh noodles in the produce section. Great recipe Lynn! xo
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Yes they are the best KR! easy and really good xoxo thanks dear
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Oh Yes!!! 🙂
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🙂
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This looks absolutely delicious Lynn! I am going to make some spicy noodles right now and your post just tempted me 🙂
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haha so glad CH!
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YUMM! It looks and sounds delicious!
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Thanks PJ!
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I love water chestnuts! And I know what you mean about the noodles… I’ve tried spaghetti noodles before and been really happy too! Can’t wait to try this one out! 🙂
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Yes they are the best really x
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I love the idea of using regular spaghetti noodles. Looks yummy Lynn!
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So much easier xx
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This sounds great! And, not hard either.
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It’s so simple that I no longer make the other kind unless someone requests them!
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Awesome!
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Hi! this is a nomination to the liebster aword 🙂 https://wycehub.com/2016/06/19/liebster-aword-thanks/ Have a nice day! 🙂
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Thanks
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Thanks to you! 🙂
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This looks great, Lynn!
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Thanks Lisa!
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Lynn, this looks awesome and sounds fantastic !!! xxx
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Thanks lynne!
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Reblogged this on Chef Ceaser.
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