3 Reasons Why We Love The Schezwan Stir Fry Noodle Kit by Yu Foodlabs

A melange of flavors with chewy noodles, soft, sauteed veggies, and a filling protein- when made correctly, a noodle meal can be SO gratifying.

Yu Foodlabs is an Indian company that focuses on making meals and snacks healthier, with the promise of clean, preservative-free ingredients. With Hardik Pandya as their brand ambassador, and a range of cup meals, Yu Foodlabs introduced a new line- stir fry meals. We ordered one and here is our Yu Foodlabs Schezwan Instant Stir Fry Hakka Noodles review. We were delighted by this and here’s why you’d be too. 

Crucial details explained in the table below.

How did we test this? Taste and texture were the fundamental parameters we formed the Yu Foodlabs Schezwan Instant Stir Fry Hakka Noodles review on. Additionally, a clean ingredient list and overall convenience would aid the product score a better rating. 

1. Taste

Tastemaker/Sauce: Schezwan is primarily an Indo-Chinese flavor profile that is savored for the bold chilli heat, followed by a mild sweetness at the end. We were looking for a favorable balance between these elements.

Vegetables: Were the dehydrated veggies fresh tasting? Did they retain their natural flavors? Was there an unmissable synthetic taste?

How is the taste of noodles.

2. Texture

Do the noodles and sauce cook well within the mentioned time frame? Is the noodle to tastemaker ratio apt? Does it coat the noodles and veggies well? Do the noodles absorb the flavors well?

Thickness of the noodles, their stickiness and more were checked here.

3. Nutrition Quotient

The quality of ingredients that go in the making, the type of oil used, sweeteners (if any), the caloric values, the macronutrient distribution were sub-parameters gauged. 

4. Other Parameters

Convenience, total prep time, price, packaging, shelf life were recorded.

Price + Packaging

There are three sachets in the pouch, one of noodles, one holding the tastemaker/sauce and veggies, and the other one with chilli oil. The total content weighs at 100 grams and this is priced at Rs 65/- and the shelf life is six months.

After rehydration, this increases to 300 grams. 

Main Ingredients

Noodles: Premium flour, turmeric, water

Sauce: Tomato, Capsicum, Onion, Carrot, Ginger, Garlic, Refined oil, Soya sauce, Leeks, Bay leaf, Spring onion, Celery, Peppercorn, Dry red chilli, Corn flour, Water, Vinegar, Sugar, Salt

Chilli Oil: Sesame oil, Garlic, Ginger, Tomato, Orange peel, Salt, Sugar, Dry red chilli, Vinegar

One serving offers 355.5 Kcal with 13 grams of protein, 51 grams of carbohydrates (of which 9.1 grams is fiber), and 8.9 grams of fat. These values are super!

Comparing this to regular hakka noodles, the values are 366 Kcal, 11 grams of protein, 63 grams of carbohydrates, and 8 grams of fat.

How did we make these stir fry noodles?

We prepared these noodles following the instructions on the pack. For that, we boiled the noodles in water for 5-6 minutes.

In another pan, we cooked the sauce mix and veggies in 300 ml of water for the same duration as the noodles. The noodles were drained and mixed in with the sauce-veggie mix. Once all combined, we drizzled some of the chilli oil, and this was ready to be served to our panel of reviewers. 

Aroma + Appearance

The noodles were a mix of long and short strands and had a yellow hue, as the ingredient list mentioned turmeric. The saucemaker was a deep red and the veggies cut into large chunks. Something that you don’t ordinarily see in an instant meal. The distinctive fine, sharp aroma of soy sauce and spicy notes of chilli sauce were most prominent in the tastemaker. 

Taste + Texture

This was a bowl of delicious noodles. The garlicky, spicy notes of schezwan were on point. It had salt and spice in the right proportions, making the meal taste desirable. Another commendable factor is the overall freshness. The veggies had retained their natural flavors, and the ginger garlic bits lent bursts of earthy flavors. 

The texture was equally as impressive. Once boiled, the noodles developed a non-sticky, chewy bite. They had the springiness and were neither too thick nor thin. The veggie chunks rehydrated beautifully and had a soft crunch to them. The sauce to noodle ratio was spot-on.

The fact that this has a clean ingredient list gets a big thumbs up.

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Yu Foodlabs Schezwan Stir Fry Noodles are 10/10 a must-try. They feature fresh, toothsome flavors with impressive textures. The ingredient list is another big pro. We give this the green signal and recommend our readers to give it a go.

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