A. Blanch the meat by placing it in a pot, pour enough water to cover the meat then bring to a boil. As soon as the water comes to a boil, discard the the liquid and rinse meat under running cold water. Keep aside.

Place cinnamon sticks, star anise, bay leaves, cardamoms and cooking oil in a deep pan. Over a medium heat, let the spices to infuse then lower the heat and small bubbles (simmer-like) around the spices. Turn the heat to medium again and remove ONLY the spices.

B. Add garlic to the hot oil. Sauté and then add the meat. Stir until meat is cooked through then add the sauces and seasoning; dark & sweet soy sauce, sugar, vinegar and chicken seasoning powder. Cook until everything is well-incorporated. Finally, Add chili flakes. Stir to mix and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from the heat and leave to cool before storing.

Chop spring onions. Place a tablespoon or two of chopped spring onion and enough chili paste in a mixing bowl. Keep aside. Mix a tablespoon of cooking oil and enough water for blanching in a pot and bring to a boil. Blanch green veggies in hot boiling water. Remove immediately once veggies turn light green and keep aside. Soften dried noodles in the same boiling water used to blanch the veggies.