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Chilli-mackerel and Veg Noodles with a Fried Egg

By OcadoLife
Food stylist and recipe writer Emily Jonzen created this healthy, purse-friendly Chilli-mackerel and Veg Noodles with a Fried Egg, which makes a delicious speedy supper. Tinned mackerel is a thrifty way to eat more oily…
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Ingredients

10 total
  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 2 shallots, finely sliced
  • 1 (250g) pack wholewheat noodles
  • 4 cm piece ginger, finely grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed or grated
  • 0.5 tbsp chilli oil
  • 1 (125g) tin mackerel fillets in spring water, drained
  • 300g (300g) pack Tenderstem stir-fry mix
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 4 medium eggs

Method

5 steps
  1. Step 1

    Heat half the oil in a wok or large, high-sided frying pan over a low heat. Add the shallots; fry for 6-8 mins.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, cook the noodles in boiling water for 4-5 mins or until just tender. Drain, reserving a mugful of the noodle water. Refresh the noodles under cold water.

  3. Step 3

    Add the ginger and garlic to the wok and fry gently for 1 min. Increase the heat to medium; stir in the chilli oil and mackerel. Stir-fry for 2 mins, breaking up the mackerel. Lift the mixture out of the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving any oil behind.

  4. Step 4

    Add the stir-fry mix to the pan and toss for 5-6 mins, until just tender. Tip the noodles, mackerel mixture and soy sauce into the pan and toss until heated. Loosen with a couple of tablespoons of noodle cooking water if needed.

  5. Step 5

    Meanwhile, place another large frying pan over a high heat. Add the remaining oil and fry the eggs until cooked to your liking. Divide the noodles between plates; serve topped with a fried egg and a grind of black pepper.