Udon Noodles With Spiced Beef And Basil Recipe

Name: Udon Noodles With Spiced Beef And Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 lime, juice of; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 lb boneless sirloin steak, cut into strips across the grain; 1 lb cooked udon noodles; 7 ounces fine green beans, trimmed; 2 tablespoons sunflower oil; 2 small hot red chili peppers, seeded and chopped; 4 scallions, sliced; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon palm sugar or 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 lime, juice of
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 lb boneless sirloin steak, cut into strips across the grain
1 lb cooked udon noodles
7 ounces fine green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
2 small hot red chili peppers, seeded and chopped
4 scallions, sliced
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon palm sugar or 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

1
In a shallow dish, combine the soy sauce and lime juice.
2
Season well with salt and pepper; add in the steak.
3
Stir until the steak is coated in the marinade; let marinate 1 hours; drain, reserving marinade.
4
Put the cooked noodles in a pan of boiling water; cook for 1 minute to separate them.
5
Drain well, refresh under cold running water, and set on one side.
6
Plunge the green beans into a pan of boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes, then drain, refresh under cold running water, and set on one side.
7
Heat a wok until hot; add the oil, then toss in the beef; stir-fry 2-3 minutes.
8
Remove the beef from the wok using a slotted spoon; set aside.
9
Add the chilies, scallions, and green beans to the wok, stir-fry 1 minute.
10
Add the fish sauce, reserved marinade, and sugar; stir, then return the beef to the wok along with the noodles, stirring constantly until heated through.
11
Season with salt and pepper to taste, mix in cilantro; serve with the basil scattered over the top.

829

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 lime, juice of, salt, fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Udon Noodles With Spiced Beef And Basil falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Udon Noodles With Spiced Beef And Basil

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Variations & substitutions

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