Healthy Red Rice Noodles

We have all grown up eating noodles either as a Sunday brunch in birthday parties or an occasional surprise treat It could be the much loved instant two minutes noodles or the IndoChinese version of hakka noodles It still is comfort food for many of us since it brings about some very happy childhood memoriesAlthough kids absolutely love it as a meal but as adults we feel guilty since we know what goes into making noodles Both instant as well as hakka noodles available in the market are made with maidarefined flour whose nutritional value is literally zero It causes digestive issues as well as wreaks havoc to the blood sugar and cholesterol levels in the bodyMost noodles also contain MSG and other artificial flavour enhancers which have been time and again proven to be very harmful to our health Does it mean that we should keep our kids away from noodles Not necessarily says Priya Prakash CoFounder Naturally YoursRed rice noodle is an ideal healthy alternative to regular noodles It is completely devoid of maida and is made using only red rice and wholewheat flour This makes it a very good source of dietary fibers and antioxidants It is easy to make and takes barely 10 minutes to cook thus making it a great choice for individuals who want to eat healthy but are hardpressed for time It is also ideal for moms who can get their kids to consume wholegrains without a fuss since it is in the form of their favourite meal she suggestsPrakash shares top 8 health benefits of red rice noodles1 No maidarefined flour Thus makes this a delicious guiltfree meal2 Easy to digest Red rice noodles have high fiber content due to the presence of wholegrains This helps to support healthy digestion3 Provides all the benefits of nutritious red rice in kidfriendly format It provides you with the goodness of red rice which has 10 times more antioxidants than brown rice and is also very rich in essential nutrients iron vitamin phosphorus and fiber4 Tastemaker is MSG free The tastemaker is free of MSG artificial additives taste enhancers colour preservatives etc It is made using natural spices like turmeric ginger and pepper which also support healthy digestion thus making it ideal for kids5 Time Saver The most important benefit is that these noodles are easy to make in under 10 minutes The noodles taste very similar to regular noodles and can be used in different recipes like Ramen schezwan chopseuy etc6 Rich in antioxidants Red rice has 10 times more antioxidants than brown rice The antioxidant called Anthocyanin is the pigment that gives red rice its reddishpurple color These are powerful antiinflammatory agents and also help to promote skin and eye health7 Only Natural spices The tastemaker is made using only natural spices like turmeric ginger pepper etc which help to support a healthy digestion There are no artificial sweeteners or unfamiliar ingredients8 Ideal for individuals following weight management diets Since it is made using wholegrains the fiber content in these noodles helps to slow down digestion and makes you feel fuller for a longer period of time This in turn prevents you from overeating or reaching out for unhealthy junk food in between your meals thus supporting healthy weight managementHeres a simple recipe for you to try at homeTake about 2L of water in a large pan and boil on high heat Add a tsp of salt in itOnce the water has come to a rolling boil add Red Rice NoodlesStir once to make sure that the noodles are not sticking together or to the bottom of the panContinue to boil on high heat stirring occasionally until the water returns to a rolling boil about 2 minutesOnce the water begins to bubble and foam you may wish to turn down the temperature a bit to keep it from boiling overBoil for another 5 to 7 minutesTest a piece of noodles to see whether it is the texture youre looking for cooked but still a bit firmDrain the water and keep the noodles aside Rinse it and then toss it with a bit of oil to make sure that the noodles dont stick to itselfSaute the vegetables of your choice like onion carrot capsicum cabbage beans etc in 1 tsp of oilAdd the seasonings from the seasonings pack and mix well In case it becomes too dry add a tsp of oil to itToss it with the cooked Red Rice noodles and serve hotCatch up on all the latest Crime National International and Hatke news here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest newsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever