Beef and Udon Stir-fry

Robert Gonzal
Robert Gonzal @robert
Vancouver BC

This is an easy stir-fry fancied up a bit with rich udon noodles. If you're not a fan of eating ginger, leave it in bigger slices so it can be picked out.

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Ingredients

45 minutes
4 servings
  1. 1 lbbeef sirloin, cut into 1/4 inch strips
  2. 4 tbspsoy sauce
  3. 2 tbspmirin
  4. 2 tbsprice wine vinegar
  5. 2 tbsphoney
  6. 2 tsptoasted sesame oil
  7. 1 package(about 7 oz) precooked udon noodles
  8. 3 clovesgarlic, chopped
  9. 1thumb-sized nub ginger, peeled and choped
  10. 1shallot chopped
  11. 3green onions, chopped
  12. 1/4 cupwater chestnuts, chopped
  13. 1 handfulcilantro, leaves and stems chopped separately

Cooking Instructions

45 minutes
  1. 1

    In a mixing bowl, combine the beef with the soy sauce, mirin vinegar, honey and sesame oil. Cover and let marinate for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small pot. Drop in the udon and simmer for 3 minutes or until the noodles separate on their own. Drain and rinse the noodles with cold water, then set them aside.

  3. 3

    Add a splash of peanut oil to a large nonstick pan on high heat. Add the beef (but not the marinade) and let fry 1 minute until brown. Add the garlic, ginger and shallot and fry another 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add the green onions, water chestnuts, chopped cilantro stems and udon to the pan. Pour in the marinade and add several grinds of black pepper. Stir together and let fry for 5 minutes. Toss with the chopped cilantro leaves before serving.

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Robert Gonzal
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Vancouver BC
Married dad of 1. Food fanatic. Chef's Table addict. The kitchen is my happy place.
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