Stir-Fried Noodle with Meat and Beans

Stir-Fried Noodle with Meat and Beans

Savor the rich flavors of this irresistible Braised Noodles with Lean Meat and Vegetables—a hearty, one-pan dish that’s bursting with umami and spice! Tender strips of marinated lean meat are stir-fried to perfection, then combined with crisp beans, sweet carrots, and aromatic scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chili. Infused with star anise and a savory blend of soy sauces, cooking wine, and a hint of sugar, the noodles soak up every drop of the delicious braising liquid. The secret? Letting the noodles steam atop the ingredients, ensuring they cook evenly without sticking. Finished with a drizzle of sesame oil, this dish is a comforting, flavor-packed meal that’s perfect for weeknights or special occasions. Quick to prepare yet deeply satisfying, these braised noodles will become an instant favorite!

15 Minutes
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4 servings
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Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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lean meat
200g
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noodles
200g

The aromatics

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beans
150g
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carrots
100g
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scallions
50g

The sauce & seasonings

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ginger
10g (thinly sliced)
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dried chili
2-3 pieces
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garlic
10g (minced)
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star anise
1 piece
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cooking oil
2 tbsp
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cornstarch
1 tbsp (for marinating)
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cooking wine
2 tbsp
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light soy sauce
2 tbsp
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dark soy sauce
2 tbsp
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sugar
½ tbsp
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sesame oil
1 tsp
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chicken essence
optional (1 tsp)

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Slice the lean meat into strips and marinate with cooking oil and starch, ginger paste for 10 minutes.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Cut the scallions into segments, ginger and dried chili into strips, and mash the garlic into a paste.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Break the beans into segments and cut the carrots into strips (can be cut a bit thicker).

4. Step 4

Step 4
Prepare all the ingredients.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Stir-fry the meat strips with oil.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Stir-fry the scallions, ginger, dried chili, and garlic paste in the same oil over low heat.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Add the beans, carrots, and star anise, and stir-fry until even. If five-spice powder is available, add a bit and stir-fry together.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Add 2 tablespoons (15ml) of cooking wine, 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of dark soy sauce, and half a tablespoon of sugar, stir-fry until even, then add the meat strips and stir-fry until combined. Add water to cover the ingredients.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Bring to a boil over high heat, then add the noodles. Do not stir, allowing the beans to settle at the bottom to prevent sticking.

10. Step 10

Step 10
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Use chopsticks to turn the noodles that have not been coated with the sauce to the bottom and continue to simmer for 4 minutes.

11. Step 11

Step 11
If the noodles are cooked and there is still excess sauce, increase heat to high and reduce the sauce. Remove from heat, add sesame oil and chicken essence (if desired), and season to taste.

12. Step 12

Step 12
Finally, remove from heat, plate, and serve the braised noodles hot.

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