Main Courses Recipes - Cantonese Fried Noodles Recipe

Ingredients

• 350g/12oz egg noodles

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 700g/1 1/2lb lean beef steaks (cut into thin strips)

• 150g/5oz green cabbage (shredded)

• 75g/3oz bamboo shoots

• 6 spring onions (sliced)

• 25g/1oz green beans (halved)

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons beef stock

• 1 tablespoon dry sherry

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Serves 4

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Method:

1. Cook the noodles in a saucepan of boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain well, rinse under cold running water and drain thoroughly again.

2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a preheated wok or frying pan until it is really hot. Add the noodles and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain the noodles and set aside until required.

3. Heat the remaining oil in the wok. Add the beef and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes.

4. Add the cabbage, bamboo shoots, spring onions and beans to the wok and stir­ fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the soy sauce, beef stock, dry sherry and brown sugar to the wok, stirring well.

5. Stir the noodles into the mixture in the wok, tossing to mix well. Transfer to serving bowls, garnish with parsley and serve immediately.