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Stir-fried Beef with Flat Rice Noodles

Stir-fried Beef with Flat Rice Noodles
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This Stir-fried Beef with Flat Rice Noodles recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that pairs tender beef slices with silky wide rice noodles in a savory umami-rich sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and customizable to suit various dietary needs while delivering a satisfying texture and deep flavors.

Ingredients

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Noodles

  • 200g fresh or dried flat wide rice noodles

Beef

  • 250g thinly sliced sirloin or flank steak
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (for marinade)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for marinade)

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp water or broth

Aromatics & Others

  • 2 cloves garlic, freshly minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for stir-frying)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the noodles: If using dried flat rice noodles, soak them in warm water for 20-30 minutes until soft but still slightly firm; if using fresh noodles, gently separate them before cooking.
  2. Marinate the beef: Thinly slice beef against the grain and marinate with a splash of soy sauce, cornstarch, and a little vegetable oil to ensure tenderness during cooking.
  3. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and water or broth to create a balanced umami-rich sauce that will coat the noodles and beef.
  4. Stir-fry aromatics and beef: Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat, sauté minced garlic and ginger until aromatic, then add the marinated beef and cook until just browned.
  5. Add noodles and sauce: Toss soaked noodles into the pan with beef, pour in the sauce mixture, and stir-fry quickly to heat everything through and evenly coat with sauce.
  6. Finish and serve: Sprinkle sliced green onions over the dish, give everything one last toss, and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • Use high heat for stir-frying to achieve quick cooking and develop flavors.
  • Cook beef in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan, ensuring even searing.
  • Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.
  • Prepare all ingredients before cooking to maintain smooth workflow and timing.
  • Adjust seasoning after cooking by adding more soy or oyster sauce if desired.

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Keywords: stir-fry, beef, flat rice noodles, quick dinner, Asian, umami, weeknight meal, soy sauce, oyster sauce

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