Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 2 packets ramen or other instant noodles (, discard seasoning (Note 1))
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 2 tsp sesame oil ((or more oil) (Note 2))
  • 2 garlic cloves (, minced)
  • 1/2 onion (, sliced)
  • 200g / 7oz beef mince ((ground beef) (Note 3))
  • 1 1/4 cups (315 ml) water, plus more as needed
  • Big handful bean sprouts
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce ((Note 4))
  • 1 tbsp Oyster sauce ((or Hoisin, Note 5))
  • 2 tsp Hoisin sauce ((or more Oyster sauce))
  • 1 tbsp mirin ((Note 6))
  • Finely sliced green onion / shallots
  • Sesame seeds

Instruction

  • Mix Sauce.
  • Heat oils in a medium skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 1 1/2 minutes until starting to go golden.
  • Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until it changes from pink to light brown.
  • Add Sauce and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until well caramelised (see video).
  • Push beef to the side to make enough space for the noodles. Add water, place noodles in water.
  • Leave for 45 seconds then turn.
  • Leave for 30 seconds, then untangle the noodles, then toss through the beef.
  • Add beansprouts, toss for 1 minute until sauce reduces to coat the noodles and the noodles are cooked. (Note 7)
  • Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.