Crispy Rice Noodles with Beef

A combination of crunchy textures and Asian flavors.

Recipe courtesy of "The Illustrated Kitchen Bible: 1,000 Family Recipes from Around the World" by Victoria Blashford-Snell, copyright 2008. Used by permission of Dorling Kindersley Limited. All rights reserved.

Beef

Chinese

Main Course

Easy

Ingredients

vegetable oil, as needed		2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
5 oz (140 g) dried rice vermicelli		1 tsp peeled and grated fresh ginger
3 tbsp soy sauce		12 thin asparagus spears, cut into 1 in (2.5 cm) lengths
2 tbsp oyster sauce		6 scallions, white and green parts, cut into 1 in (2.5 cm) lengths
1 tbsp light brown sugar		1/4 cup chopped cashews
12 oz (350 g) sirloin steak or filet mignon, thinly sliced		sesame oil, for serving

directions

Prep: 20 min Total: 30 min (Quick)

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1
Heat 2 in (5cm) oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Break the vermicelli into 7 or 8 portions. Working in batches, add to the hot oil and cook for a few seconds until they turn white and become crisp. Transfer to paper towels and keep warm.
2
Mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and 1 tbsp water in a small bowl and set aside.
3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat and stir-fry the beef for 2 minutes, until browned. Transfer to a plate.
4
Add 1 tbsp oil to the pan and stir-fry the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Add the asparagus and scallions, stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add the sauce and beef to the pan. Stir-fry until the sauce is thick and boiling. Divide the rice vermicelli among 4 plates. Pile the stir-fry on top, sprinkle with cashews, drizzle with sesame oil, and serve immediately.

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