BEEF HO FUN NOODLES

Directions

  1. 1Marinate beef for 15 minutes.
  2. 2Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  3. 3Separate fresh noodles or prepare dried rice noodles according to instructions.
  4. 4Heat pan over high heat.
  5. 5Sear beef in batches for 2–3 minutes until browned and slightly charred, letting it sit undisturbed for 1 minute before flipping.
  6. 6Remove beef from pan.
  7. 7Reduce heat to medium high.
  8. 8Add oil, then onion, garlic and ginger.
  9. 9Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  10. 10Add Chinese broccoli stems and cook for 2 minutes.
  11. 11Add leaves and cook a further 1–2 minutes until wilted.
  12. 12Remove vegetables from pan.
  13. 13Increase pan heat.
  14. 14Add noodles to the hot pan and let sit undisturbed for 30 seconds to lightly char.
  15. 15Toss gently, being careful not to break the noodles.
  16. 16Add sauce and cook for 1 minute until evenly coated.
  17. 17Return beef and vegetables to the pan and toss for 1–2 minutes until glossy and combined.
  18. 18Add bean sprouts and spring onions in the final 30 seconds.
  19. 19Serve immediately with chilli oil and chilli flakes if desired.

Ingredients

  • 500 g lean flank steak thinly sliced
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2.5 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (Chinese cooking wine)
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 1 brown onion thinly sliced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 600 g fresh rice noodles
  • 220 g dried rice noodles
  • 4 cups Chinese broccoli, chopped (stems and leaves separated)
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 0.5 cup spring onions, sliced
  • Chili oil
  • chili flakes

Equipment

pan

Tips

  • The key is high heat, fast cooking, and building that deep char on both the beef and noodles for that signature wok flavour.
  • Fresh rice noodles are recommended.