Crispy Beef Fried Noodles

Crispy Beef Fried Noodles that will bring serious takeout energy to your kitchen.

By @lelo_lemons

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cube chicken stock cube
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp sugar
• 0.5 tsp white pepper
• 200 ml boiling water
• 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 500 g lean minced beef
• 1 tbsp medium curry powder
• 1 bunch spring onions
• 250 g bean sprouts
• 500 g fine dried egg noodles
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare the sauce – Dissolve the stock cube, salt, sugar, and white pepper in boiling water. Stir in soy sauce and set aside.
2. Cook the beef – Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok. Add minced beef and curry powder. Cook until browned and crispy in places. Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté the veg – Add more oil if needed. Stir-fry the white part of the spring onions until fragrant, then add bean sprouts and cook for 1–2 minutes.
4. Add noodles – Rehydrate noodles according to packet instructions. Rinse in a colander under cold water immediately after draining, and again before adding to the wok to loosen. Add to the pan with sesame oil and the sauce. Toss well to coat.
5. Final toss – Return the cooked beef to the pan along with green spring onions and hoisin sauce. Toss again until hot and combined.
6. Top each serving with a crispy-bottom fried egg, a drizzle of chilli oil, and a side of tenderstem broccoli.