Vegetable Manchow

Vegetable Manchow is a deliciously spicy and tangy Indo-Chinese soup that combines vibrant vegetables and crunchy noodles. It's a perfect dish to warm you up and satisfy your cravings for bold flavors.

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 inch, grated
• Green chilies - 2, finely chopped
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Cabbage - 1 cup, finely shredded
• Mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable broth - 4 cups
• Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Spring onions - 2, chopped (for garnish)
• Chili sauce - 1 tablespoon (optional)
• Noodles (fried or boiled) - 1 cup (for serving)

Steps

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chilies. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Stir in the chopped carrot, bell pepper, shredded cabbage, and sliced mushrooms. Cook for another 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
5. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry.
6. Add the vegetable broth, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt to the pot. Bring it to a boil.
7. Once boiling, add the cornstarch slurry to the pot and stir continuously until the soup thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding chili sauce if desired for extra heat.
9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped spring onions and accompanied by fried or boiled noodles.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 32 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 760 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables.
• Low in calories, making it a great option for weight management.

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