Vegetable Gyozas and Sweet & Sticky Chicken Noodles

Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. 

Once hot, add the sliced pepper and season with salt and pepper. Fry until starting to soften, 3-4 mins.

Add the pea pods, stirring occasionally until softened, 2-3 mins more. 

Add the garlic and Indonesian style spice mix, cook for 1 min, then transfer the cooked veg to a medium bowl. Set aside.

In a large bowl, add the diced chicken, cornflour and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat.

Pop your (now empty) frying pan back on medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil if needed.

Once hot, add the chicken. Fry until golden brown on the outside and cooked through, 8-10 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

While the chicken cooks, add the noodles to the pan of boiling water. Cook until tender, 4 mins. 

Once cooked, drain in a sieve and run under cold water to stop them sticking together. 

Once the chicken is cooked, add the cooked veg back into the pan.

Lower the heat to medium, then add the ketjap manis, rice vinegar, ketchup, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for all three amounts). Stir to combine and simmer until the sauce has reduced slightly, 2-3 mins. Remove from the heat and season to taste.

Meanwhile, place the gyozas in a heatproof bowl and add 2 tbsp of cold water. Cover tightly with cling film, then pierce the cling film with a knife a few times.

Microwave until piping hot, 750W/900W: 2 mins 30 secs. Allow the gyozas to stand for 1 min, then drain any excess water.