Beef Broccoli Lomein (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
Tender flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced - 1 pound.
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Fresh broccoli florets - 16 ounces.
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Chinese egg noodles - 16 ounces.
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Fresh ginger root, minced - 1/8 cup.
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Fresh garlic, minced - 1/8 cup.
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Sweet onion, diced - 1/4 cup.
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Dark soy sauce - 3/4 cup.
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Rich oyster sauce - 1/2 cup.
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Golden honey - 1/2 cup.
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Rice vinegar - 1/8 cup plus 1 tablespoon.
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Toasted sesame oil - 2 tablespoons.
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Cornstarch - 3 tablespoons total.
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Water for cornstarch slurry - 2 tablespoons.
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Browning sauce - 1 tablespoon (optional).
# Instructions:
01 -
Boil noodles in plenty of water until tender but still chewy. Drain well and toss with a touch of oil to prevent sticking.
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In a bowl, blend dark soy sauce, honey, and oyster sauce. Stir in rice vinegar. Mix 2 tablespoons each of cornstarch and water, add to sauce.
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Coat sliced beef with 1 tablespoon cornstarch, soy sauce, a splash of vinegar, and ginger. Let sit while preparing other ingredients.
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Heat wok until smoking. Add sesame oil and quickly sear beef until browned. Remove and set aside.
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In the same wok, cook onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant. Add broccoli and stir-fry until bright green.
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Add noodles to vegetables, pour sauce over while stirring. Return beef to wok and toss everything until hot and well coated.
# Notes:
01 -
For best results, slice beef against the grain when cold.
02 -
Regular spaghetti can replace lomein noodles.
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Browning sauce adds color but isn't essential.