Beef chow fun

Method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Mix the beef with the marinade soy sauce (opens in a new tab), cornstarch (opens in a new tab) and oil. Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

   • 10 min

   

2. 2

   Step 2

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok (opens in a new tab) until smoking, sear the beef until browned but still pink inside, and remove.

   • 2 min
   • high heat
   • Wok (opens in a new tab)

   Food safety: Wash hands and boards after handling raw beef.

   

3. 3

   Step 3

   Add another 1 tbsp oil, fry the ginger and onion (opens in a new tab) for 1 minute, then add the noodles with the last of the oil. Spread them out and leave 30 seconds to char lightly before tossing.

   • 3 min
   • high heat

   Toss with chopsticks or lift with a spatula — vigorous stirring breaks the noodles.

   

4. 4

   Step 4

   Pour the sauce around the edge of the wok (opens in a new tab) and toss until the noodles are evenly coloured.

   • 1 min
   • high heat
5. 5

   Step 5

   Add the bean sprouts (opens in a new tab), spring onion (opens in a new tab) and beef and toss for 1 minute until the sprouts just wilt. Serve hot.

   • 1 min
   • high heat