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RCI-ND.005.0070.001

Long Life Noodles

This is based on an authentic recipe from Taiwan, given to me by a Chinese chef and friend I trained with. Eating these noodles on your birthday or New Year's Day is supposed to ensure you a long and healtny life.

nut-free
Prep20 min
Cook15 min
Total35 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced

Ingredients

  • lb. Steak
    sliced in thin strips
    1/2 unit
  • lb. spaghetti or long thin noodles
    1 unit
  • 2 unit
  • sesame oil - plus
    1 tsp
  • T. soy sauce - plus
    1 unit
  • c. fresh bean sprouts
    1/2 unit
  • c. fresh pea pods
    1/2 unit
  • c. chopped fresh Broccoli
    1/4 unit
  • c. slsiced red or green bell peppers
    1/4 unit
  • 1 dash
  • 2 unit
  • 1 tsp
  • 1 unit

Method

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti or long thin noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
12 minutes
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until very hot.
2 minutes
3
Add the sliced steak strips and stir-fry until browned on all sides, approximately 3–4 minutes; transfer to a plate.
4 minutes
4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok, then add the broccoli, pea pods, and bell peppers; stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
3 minutes
5
Add the fresh bean sprouts and stir-fry for 1 minute until just heated through.
1 minutes
6
Return the cooked steak to the wok and add the drained noodles, breaking them up gently as you toss to combine.
2 minutes
7
Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the noodles and vegetables, then sprinkle with sugar, a dash of pepper, and salt to taste.
1 minutes
8
Toss everything together over the heat for 1–2 minutes until well coated and heated through.
2 minutes
9
Serve immediately while hot.