Crispy Beef & Shiitake Noodles
Cornflour-coated beef strips fried crisp, tossed through hokkien noodles with shiitake mushrooms, broccolini and oyster sauce. A fast wok dinner with sesame and chilli on top.
Directions
Place the noodles in a large heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Set aside for 5 minutes to soften. Drain well.
Meanwhile, heat the sesame oil in a large wok or non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add mushroom and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes or until softened. Add half the garlic and stir for 1-2 minutes or until golden. Stir in sesame dressing. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Combine the beef, ginger paste, five spice, Shaoxing wine and remaining garlic in a bowl. Mix well, then transfer the beef to a large sealable plastic bag. Add the cornflour, seal and shake to coat.
Heat about 1 tbs peanut oil in wok or pan over high heat. Add a third of the beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until crisp. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining oil and beef.
Add the broccolini to the wok or pan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, for 2 minutes or until tender-crisp. Add the noodles and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the spinach and cook for 1 minute, until wilted. Return the mushroom and beef to the wok or pan, add the oyster sauce and toss to coat.
Divide the noodle mixture among serving bowls. Drizzle with the extra dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chilli.