Spicy Garlic Noodles

Soak the dry red chillies in hot water for around 10 minutes until they are soft enough to grind.

Drain the water and grind the chillies with garlic into a fine paste, adding a little water if needed.

Cook the noodles as per the package instructions, adding a teaspoon of salt and oil to the boiling water, but reduce the cooking time by a minute. Once done, drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with 1 tsp oil. Set aside.

In a wok, heat the remaining oil and add garlic and ginger, stir frying on high for a minute.

Add the chilli garlic paste and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.

Add green chillies (if using), the white part of spring onions, and onions. Saute for a minute, then add the remaining vegetables and continue to stir fry for 2-3 minutes.

Lower the heat and add soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine with the vegetables.

Add the cooked noodles and mix well using tongs, stir frying until the noodles are well coated with the sauce.

Garnish with spring onions and serve hot.