Udon Noodles With Spiced Beef and Basil |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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An easy stir-fry with hearty udon noodles. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons soy sauce |
1 lime, juice of |
salt |
fresh ground black pepper |
1 lb boneless sirloin steak, cut into strips across the grain |
1 lb cooked udon noodles |
7 ounces fine green beans, trimmed |
2 tablespoons sunflower oil |
2 small hot red chili peppers, seeded and chopped |
4 scallions, sliced |
1 tablespoon fish sauce |
1 tablespoon palm sugar or 1 tablespoon light brown sugar |
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped |
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped |
Directions:
1. In a shallow dish, combine the soy sauce and lime juice. 2. Season well with salt and pepper; add in the steak. 3. Stir until the steak is coated in the marinade; let marinate 1 hours; drain, reserving marinade. 4. Put the cooked noodles in a pan of boiling water; cook for 1 minute to separate them. 5. Drain well, refresh under cold running water, and set on one side. 6. Plunge the green beans into a pan of boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes, then drain, refresh under cold running water, and set on one side. 7. Heat a wok until hot; add the oil, then toss in the beef; stir-fry 2-3 minutes. 8. Remove the beef from the wok using a slotted spoon; set aside. 9. Add the chilies, scallions, and green beans to the wok, stir-fry 1 minute. 10. Add the fish sauce, reserved marinade, and sugar; stir, then return the beef to the wok along with the noodles, stirring constantly until heated through. 11. Season with salt and pepper to taste, mix in cilantro; serve with the basil scattered over the top. |
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