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Beef Lo Mein with Bean SproutsRecipe : Beef Lo Mein with Bean Sprouts
Procedure :
1 lb Fresh Chinese egg noodles - (medium width) 1/2 lb Beef flank steak 2 tb Oyster sauce 2 tb Dark soy sauce 1 tb Light soy sauce 1/2 c Chicken broth 2 ts Asian sesame oil 2 ts Sugar 1/2 ts White pepper 4 tb Peanut oil 2 sl Fresh peeled ginger; bruised 2 Garlic cloves; bruised 1 ts Salt 1/2 lb Fresh bean sprouts - tails removed, patted dry 1 c Chinese garlic chives -=OR=- Green onions, -Cut into 2-in lengths -------------------------------BEEF MARINADE------------------------------- 1/2 tb Soy sauce 2 ts Rice wine or dry sherry 1/2 ts Sugar 1/2 tb Cornstarch 1 ts Sesame oil ADD NOODLES TO A LARGE POT of boiling salted water. Stir and when it reaches a second boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 minute longer. Drain. Rinse with cold water. Drain thoroughly. Cut meat against the grain in 1/4-inch thick slices. Mix beef marinade. Add beef strips and let stand for 15 minutes. In a medium bowl, mix together oyster sauce, dark and light soy sauces, chicken broth, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. Preheat a wok. Add 2 tablespoons of oil, 1 slice of ginger and garlic, and half of the salt; saute until fragrant. Increase to high heat, add beef; stir-fry until browned, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside. Heat remaining oil in the wok over medium heat. Add the remaining ginger, garlic and salt. Pour in sauce mixture, stir and bring to a boil. Add noodles and toss to coat with the sauce. Add the bean sprouts, chives and return the beef; stir-fry. Pick out and discard ginger and garlic. --- |
