Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 493kcal
Equipment
- Large pan
- Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 large head broccoli cut into bite-sized florets
- 1/2 onion thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 350 – 400 g / 12 – 14 oz beef rump or fillet thinly sliced (or any quick-cooking cut of beef)
- 1 1/2 tbsp peanut or vegetable oil
- 400 – 450 g / 14 – 15 oz egg noodles Hokkien, lo mein, or Singapore style—fresh from the fridge
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup / 125 ml water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or cornflour
- 1 1/2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine or Shaoxing wine
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp white sugar omit if using Mirin
- 1/4 tsp black or white pepper
- 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil optional
- 1/8 tsp Chinese five-spice powder optional
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp ginger finely grated
- Optional Garnishes:
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced shallots green onions, or scallions
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Ingredients
- First off, get everything ready. Trust me, it makes life easier.
- Broccoli: Cut it into small, bite-sized florets.
- Onion and Garlic: Slice the onion thinly and mince the garlic.
- Beef: Slice your beef into thin strips. If the beef is slightly frozen, it helps to slice it more thinly.
Step 2: Cook the Noodles
- Next, let’s tackle the noodles:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions.
- Drain and set aside. If they stick together, rinse them in cold water and toss them lightly in oil.
Step 3: Prepare the Sauce
- Here’s the magic mix:
- In a bowl, combine water, cornstarch, and Chinese cooking wine.
- Add dark and light soy sauces.
- Stir in sugar, pepper, sesame oil, five-spice powder, oyster sauce, and ginger.
- Mix well and set aside.
Step 4: Sauté the Aromatics
- Time to build the flavor base:
- Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
- Add the onion slices and garlic.
- Stir-fry until the onion turns translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
Step 5: Cook the Beef
- This part smells AMAZING:
- Turn the heat up to high.
- Add the sliced beef to the pan.
- Cook until the beef is browning but still tender. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Step 6: Combine and Simmer
- Almost there:
- Add the broccoli florets and give it a good stir.
- Pour in the sauce mix.
- Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and the broccoli is tender but still crunchy.
Step 7: Mix in the Noodles
- Finish up strong:
- Add the cooked egg noodles to the pan.
- Use tongs to toss everything together so the noodles are coated in the sauce.
- Let it cook for another 2 minutes.
Step 8: Serve
- The moment we’ve been waiting for:
- Transfer the noodles and beef to a serving dish.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if you like.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Enhance your cooking with these handy tips:
- Prep ahead: Cut your veggies and beef in advance to save time.
- Marinate: Marinate the beef in a little soy sauce and cornstarch for extra tenderness.
- High heat: Always stir-fry on high heat to achieve that lovely sear.
- Al dente noodles: Don’t overcook the noodles; you want them firm enough to hold up in the stir-fry.
- Store sauce separately: If you plan to store leftovers, keep the sauce separate to avoid soggy noodles.
Nutrition
Calories: 493kcal
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