Soy and Ginger Noodles with Beef

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Easy to make, bursting with sweet and salty flavours and a slight chilli kick, Soy and Ginger Noodles with Beef is an Indonesian inspired super quick noodle dish. I like to enhance the recipe by adding lots of vegetables as well, but this is up to you. I have given a lot of options below; make your choice based on your palate and what you have available in the fridge.

The sauce

The sauce binding it all together is basically made from equal quantities soy sauce and kecap manis (sweet soy sauce). If you add a lot of extra vegetables, and need a little more sauce, simply add these sauces in equal quantities. The sweet soy sauce adds a natural sweetness to this dish which is at the perfect level for me. However, if you prefer a slightly sweeter contrast with the salty soy, add a squeeze of runny honey.

Alternatives to beef

This dish works equally well with chicken. You could also serve it with salmon or stir through some cooked prawns. Fried or boiled egg is also a wonderful addition and, if you are looking for a vegan option, add in some fried tofu.

How to make Soy and Ginger Noodles with Beef

• sesame seeds
• spring onions, trimmed and roughly chopped
• fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
• garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
• dried chilli flakes
• chilli oil – or use olive oil and slightly increase the dried chilli flakes
• toasted/dark sesame oil (not the pale untoasted sesame oil)
• fillet steak, finely sliced
• prepared fresh egg noodles
• soy sauce
• kecap manis/sweet soy sauce (See Recipe Notes)
• shredded coriander, or a mix of parsley and/or basil

Your choice of vegetables: I used –

• red pepper/capsicum, stem and seeds removed and sliced
• green pepper/capsicum, stem and seeds removed and sliced
• sugar snap peas or mange tout, sliced

You could also choose:

• beansprouts
• shredded carrots
• shredded cabbage
• mini sweetcorn, sliced
• sweetcorn kernels
• sliced broccoli
• thinly sliced courgette/zucchini
• shredded Brussels sprouts

Now make this fabulous stir fry:

1. Stir fries come together very quickly. Prepare all the ingredients, as described in the ingredients list, in advance.
2. Heat a wok over a moderately high temperature and dry fry the sesame seeds for 30 seconds to a minute until lightly golden. Tip out of the pan and set aside.
3. Blitz the prepared spring onions, ginger and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Alternatively, chop by hand.
4. Add the oils to the wok over a medium heat and add the spring onions, garlic, ginger and chilli flakes and stir fry for 1 minute, just until aromatic – do not let them brown.
5. Turn the heat to high, add the steak to the pan and stir fry quickly. You simply need to seal the steak. It shouldn’t take longer than 1 – 2 minutes at most.
6. Next add the peppers and snap peas and cook for a further minute.
7. Stir in the soy sauce, kecap manis and the noodles. Mix thoroughly. Add more soy sauce and kecap manis, if required
8. Cook over a moderate heat for a minute or two until everything is hot. Taste and adjust seasoning and amount of sauce, if necessary. If you prefer a sweeter stir fry, add a squeeze of honey.
9. Toss in the fresh coriander and then serve immediately garnished with sesame seeds and sliced spring onions.

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