Description
Tender slices of beef stir-fried with thick udon noodles, crisp vegetables, and a flavorful savory sauce. This quick and easy dish comes together in just minutes, making it perfect for a speedy lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
- 250 g beef steak (about 8.8 oz) — ribeye, sirloin, rump, or any tender cut, thinly sliced
- 400 g udon noodles (about 14 oz)
- 2 heads pak choi (or bok choy/choy sum), cut lengthwise or thinly sliced
- 100 g mushrooms (about 3.5 oz) — button, shiitake, white, or oyster, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or any neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (or regular soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Blanch the udon noodles in hot water for 1–2 minutes to loosen them. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain and season with 1 tablespoon of the sauce mixture. Prepare the vegetables.
- Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat and add the oil. Stir-fry the beef for 2–3 minutes until just browned.
- Push the beef to one side of the pan, add garlic and onion, and stir for a few seconds. Add mushrooms and cook for 1 minute. Then add pak choi and toss well.
- Add the udon noodles to the center of the pan, pour in the sauce, and stir-fry for another 2 minutes until everything is well combined and coated.
- Turn off the heat, sprinkle with spring onions, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overcook udon noodles during the blanching stage to maintain their chewy texture.
- Feel free to substitute pak choi with other Asian greens like bok choy or choy sum.
- Use pre-cooked vacuum-sealed udon noodles for convenience.
- Adjust the sauce sweetness or saltiness according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 709 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 75 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
