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Fideo Seco – I mean, who doesn’t love a big bowl of pasta?!!
Joke of the Day: What do you call a fake noodle? An Impasta! Lol.
These are the types of corny jokes my son used to tell me. Now he tells me fart jokes and thinks “duty” is funny word.
With age, his palate has developed. Before I couldn’t buy enough chicken nuggets. Nowadays, he is happy with a plate of Mexican Pasta Noodles.
How to Make It
Start by making the tomato sauce.
- Chipotle, onion, tomatoes, garlic, water, bouillon all go in the blender.
Vegetarian Option: Use vegetable bouillon, or water + salt.
Not into spicy food, omit the chipotle.
You like it hot? Add 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce instead of just 1.
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- Blend until smooth.
- Then, set it aside until ready to use.
The sauce should be thin. Depending on your blender, you might need to strain the sauce to remove any chunks.
Pro Tip: You want to make your sauce first because the next step requires your undivided attention.
We like to use tomato sauces as the base in many of our Mexican recipes. For example: Caldo de Albondigas, Entomatadas, Pescado a la Veracruzana
- Heat oil in a pot.
- Then add the fideo pasta.
- Stir constantly. About 3 minutes.
Stir constantly, or you will burn it. If it burns, there’s no way to save it!
Kinda like unscrambling an egg. It’s “impastable.” Ha!
When people say Mexican fideo, they usually think of the soup, Sopa de Fideo.
This is the same noodle, but here, we are using it to make Fideo Seco. Basically, the pasta is vermicelli cut into tiny pieces.
Some people also refer to this dish as “Sopa Seca,” or dry soup.
FYI: You can substitute fideo with cut angel hair pasta or cut capellini pasta.
- Once the fideo is toasted and golden, add the tomato mixture.
- Stir, put a lid on the stock pot, and turn the heat down low.
It will only take about 10 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. The noodles should be soft, tender, and taste delicious.
Note: This is also a good time to check if it needs salt.
Optional additions:
- Peas
- Carrots
- Calabacitas
- Green Beans
- Broccoli
- Chicken
- Ham
- Cooked ground beef
How easy was that?! This is a basic Fideo Seco recipe, but please adapt it to make it your own.
You can add some or all of these to make an easy one pot meal such as in Fideo con Carne. Or serve as a side dish.
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How Long Does It Last?
- Fideo seco lasts 3-5 days in the fridge.
- Fideo seco last 1-2 months in the freezer.
To reheat from the freezer:
- Place in a microwavable container. Add 1/4 cup water and heat for 4-5 minutes.
- Or in a stock pot, cook on medium-high heat with 1/4 cup water for 10-15 minutes.
Ideas for Toppings:
Sour Cream
Crema Mexicana
Diced Avocado
Queso Fresco
Cotija
Queso Panela
Once you’ve made this dish, you’ll make it over and over again. A versatile and yummy recipe for everyone in the family. Hope you enjoy!
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Fideo Seco
Ingredients
- 3 Roma tomatoes cut in half
- ¼ onion chopped
- 1 garlic clove whole
- 1 pepper chipotle in adobo sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 1- 7 oz package of Fideo
Instructions
- Place the tomatoes, onion, garlic, chipotle, water, and bouillon in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Set aside until ready to use.
- In a large stock pot, heat the olive oil.
- Add the fideo.
- Stir constantly until it is golden brown. About 2-3 minutes.
- Do not leave this alone or it will burn.
- Add the tomato mixture.
- Stir and cover with a lid.
- Reduce heat on low.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the liquid has absorbed.
- Serve.
- Optional toppings - avocado, Queso Añejo, sour cream.
- Enjoy.
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Notes
- Fideo seco lasts 3-5 days in the fridge.
- Fideo seco last 1-2 months in the freezer.
- Place in a microwavable container. Add 1/4 cup water and heat for 4-5 minutes.
- Or in a stock pot, cook on medium-high heat with 1/4 cup water for 10-15 minutes.
This looks really good! I love how quick and convenient it is
Right! That’s what I love about Fideo Seco. It’s easy and quick.
I can’t believe how some people 😉 can make cooking look soooo easy! Thank you for this recipe – I’m saving it for later.
Awww… that’s very sweet of you to say. Hope you try this recipe for Fideo Seco.
Wow, instantly hungry. Five stars – what a perfect snack or side dish.
Thank you. Yes, this fideo seco makes a great side dish.
My mouth is watering, this looks delicious! It also doesn’t look to difficult to execute. I love the ‘impasta’ joke 😉
Thank you!! 🙂
This looks great. Quick and easy recipes are my favorite thing to do.
I’m all about easy recipes. This fideo seco is one of them.
This is such a fun recipe to make with kids; not to mention quite delicious, as well!
I totally agree. My son loves fideo seco.
I’m still laughing at that Impasta joke lol! I’ve never tried this recipe but saved this link so I can check it again.
Thank you. 🙂 I’ll be here all week.
It’s great, the family isn’t spicy, I want to try it spicy, I may make a separate batch!
That’s a good idea! Glad you enjoyed this
This reminds me of a pasta dish we make in DR that is dry pasta as well. Curious if it’s the same.
That’s interesting. I’ll have to research it. I’ve never seen Fideo Seco anywhere else but Mexico.
Wow, I never heard about fideo seco! Thanks for sharing recipe !
I’m happy to introduce you to this recipe. Fideo Seco is super tasty. Love it!
It looks like a pretty good dish. Seems easy to make at that.
Thank you. Fideo Seco is not hard to make at all. Plus, it makes a great side dish.
I asked my son if he knew what a fake noodle was, and he said, ‘an impasta.’ We are no longer speaking (kidding). 🙂 This looks great as usual.
Sounds like your son and I speak the same language. LOL!
I love this as a quick meal with loads of avocado and cheese. My oldest son always devours any extra i try to hide in the fridge for lunch the next day. I love this recipe, thank you so much for sharing!
That makes me so happy to hear. This recipe is a keeper, if I say so myself! 😀