Mexican Dry Noodles in Tomato Sauce
Toasted noodles cooked in tomato sauce, a homestyle classic.
About this recipe
Fideo seco is a comforting dish where thin noodles are toasted until golden and cooked in a tomato sauce until all the liquid is absorbed, leaving them dry yet juicy. Served with cream, cheese and avocado.
History & Origin
Fideo arrived in Mexico from Spain, where noodle soups were a staple of Castilian cooking. In Mexico, fideo adapted by incorporating tomato sauce and chilli, creating two emblematic preparations: sopa de fideo (soupy) and fideo seco.
Estimated cost
£4.20
Total cost
£1.05
Per serving
* Approximate prices based on UK supermarkets
Nutritional information per serving
280
Calories
8g
Protein
38g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
3g
Fibre
480mg
Sodium
* Approximate values. May vary depending on ingredients used.
Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a wide pan and fry the noodles over medium heat, stirring constantly until well browned. Drain excess oil.
- 2
Blend the tomatoes with onion, garlic and a splash of water until smooth.
- 3
Add the tomato sauce to the browned noodles. Be careful as it will splatter. Cook for 3 minutes over medium heat.
- 4
Add the chicken stock and salt. Lower the heat, cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until the noodles absorb all the liquid.
- 5
Serve the dry noodles topped with soured cream and crumbled fresh cheese.
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