Crispy Beef Fried Noodles

Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok, add minced beef and curry powder and cook until browned and crispy in places, then set aside.
  2. 2Stir-fry the white part of the spring onions until fragrant, then add bean sprouts and cook for 1–2 minutes.
  3. 3Rehydrate noodles according to package instructions, rinse in a colander under cold water immediately after draining and again before adding to the wok to loosen.
  4. 4Add noodles and homemade sauce to the pan with sesame oil and toss well to coat.
  5. 5Return the cooked beef to the pan along with green spring onions and hoisin sauce and toss again until hot and combined.
  6. 6Serve in little containers and make in advance or even batch them.

Ingredients

  • 500 g lean minced beef
  • 1 heaped tbsp medium curry powder
  • 1 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 bunch spring onions
  • 250 g bean sprouts
  • 500 g fine dried egg noodles
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 chicken stock cube
  • 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper
  • 200 ml boiling water
  • 1 2 tbsp hoisin sauce

Equipment

panwokcolander

Tips

  • Top each serving with a crispy-bottom fried egg, a drizzle of chilli oil, and a side of tenderstem broccoli.