Peppered 'Beef' Stir Fried Noodles
Peppered 'Beef' Stir Fried Noodles: another delicious and fuss-free recipe to add to your arsenal of noodle recipes! Stir fried noodles studded with crispy vegan "beef" and veggies, then smothered in the most delicious peppery asian-inspired sauce. The best part? It comes together in about 30 minutes, making this bowl of noods a weeknight lifesaving dinner!
Ingredients
For the ‘Beef’:
- 4 ounces dehydrated soy curls (about 2 ½ cups)
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup vegan beef broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2-3 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
Stir Fried Noodles:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
- ½ cup white and light green parts of green onions, chopped (about 1 bunch)
- 2 jalapenos, deseeded, deveined, and thinly sliced
- 10 cloves fresh minced garlic
- 300 grams fresh vegan-friendly noodles of choice, such as Hokkien or Udon
- Thinly sliced green onion, for garnish
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- For the ‘beef’, soak the soy curls in hot water for 8 to 10 minutes. After the soy curls have soaked, drain and squeeze out the excess water thoroughly through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Place the soy curls in a bowl and mix with the with the Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, hoisin, salt and cornstarch, tossing to thoroughly combine. Place the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the seasoned soy curls and cook, stirring every couple of minutes, until the edges are crisped, 8-10 minutes. Transfer the soy curls to a plate and set aside.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by whisking together its ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
- For the stir fry, add the oil to the same skillet that you cooked the soy curls in over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the bell peppers, green onion and jalapeno. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are slightly wilted, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and stir fry until fragrant, another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour in the sauce and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until it slightly thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the fresh noodles and mix until they are fully incorporated with the sauce. Continue to cook according to package directions, usually no more than 5 or 6 minutes. Toss in the soy curls and mix until combined. Serve immediately with fresh green onion and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!
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