Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 350 - 400 g / 12 - 14 oz beef rump or fillet (, thinly sliced (or other quick cooking cut of beef))
  • 1 1/2 tbsp peanut or vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves (, finely chopped)
  • 1/2 onion (, finely sliced)
  • 1 large head broccoli (, broken into small florets)
  • 400 - 450g / 14 - 15 oz egg noodles ((hokkien, lo mein, singapore - from the fridge) (Note 1))
  • 1/2 cup / 125 ml water
  • 1 tbsp cornflour / cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce ((Note 2))
  • 1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce ((Note 2))
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine/Shoasing wine ((Note 3))
  • 1 tsp white sugar ((omit if using Mirin))
  • 1/8 tsp Chinese five spice powder ((not critical))
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil (not critical)
  • 1/4 tsp pepper (white or black)
  • Sesame seeds
  • Chopped shallots / green onions / scallions

Instruction

  • Sauce: Place water and cornflour in a bowl, mix. Then add remaining ingredients and mix.
  • Beef: Place in a bowl and add 1 1/2 tbsp Sauce. Mix.
  • Broccoli & Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add broccoli, cook for 1 minute. Add noodles then after 15 seconds, use a wooden spoon to separate the noodles then immediately drain (don't have the noodles in the water for more than 1 minute).