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Chachu's Noodles
I still remember tasting these noodles for the first time. The family was visiting Ottawa, and I kept getting photos and rave reviews of Chachu’s noodles. To my delight, they brought some back for me — and they absolutely lived up to the hype. The kids and I are big noodle lovers, so of course, I immediately wanted the recipe, especially because these had a flavour quite different from the noodles I usually make. Trouble is, Chachu is very much an andaazé cook — the kind who splashes, drizzles, and sprinkles his way through a dish like an Auntie. One day, I actually stood by his side, frantically scribbling notes as he cooked. Keeping up was hard enough, but making sense of those notes later was even harder — and getting Chachu to help me finalise them was nearly impossible. So yes, I’ll admit, I felt a little dread about trying these on my own. Years (and some gentle pressure) later, I finally gave them a go. They didn’t turn out exactly like his… but pretty close and they were a big hit! And honestly, I’m not convinced his taste exactly the same every time either — that’s just the kind of cook he is. He’s promised to help me refine this recipe, and I’ve promised to keep testing until I get it just right. So, please bear with my lengthy notes below. And rest assured — even following this version as written will leave you with a delicious meal and many happy bellies!
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