Beef With Garlic Ginger Basil And Udon Noodles Recipes

GINGER BEEF AND NOODLE BOWLS

Steps:

• Cut steaks crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips; cut strips in half. Heat 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add ginger and garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add half of the beef and stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until the outside surface of the beef is no longer pink. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining oil and beef. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
• Add broth, green onions, and mirin to skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, divide noodles and beef evenly among 4 large soup bowls.
• Bring broth mixture to a boil over high heat. Ladle boiling mixture evenly over beef and noodles. Garnish with carrots.

BEEF WITH GARLIC, GINGER, BASIL AND UDON NOODLES

Steps:

• Slice the onion and capsicum and set aside.
• Finely slice the beef and place in a large bowl. Finely dice the ginger and garlic and add to the beef.
• Add the oyster sauce to the beef, ginger and garlic.
• Drizzle the chilli oil over the beef mixture and then mix it all together so that ginger and garlic can be seen to be mixed through.
• Cover the beef mixture and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of ten minutes.
• Place the noodles in boiling water and prepare as per instructions (usually cook in boiling for 2 minutes, then drain).
• While the noodles are cooking, heat the peanut oil in a wok.
• When the there is a slight haze coming from the oil, add the onion and cook for about 1-2 minutes until the onion has softened.
• Add the beef mixture and stir frequently over the heat.
• Add the soy sauce and kecap manis to the wok and stir through.
• Add the capsicum to the wok and toss through.
• Drain the noodles and set aside.
• Add the basil leaves and the cashews to the wok and stir for another 30 seconds,.
• Serve the noodles into bowls and top with the beef mixture.

CHICKEN BULGOGI UDON NOODLES

Steps:

• Slice chicken breast thin as possible. Combine chicken, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, mirin, plum extract, sugar, sesame oil and black pepper in a mixing bowl. You can use 3 tbsp red or white wine to substitute mirin & plum extract. Mix well and set a side. You can marinate over night but not necessary, about 10 minutes will do the job.
• Run frozen udon noodles under hot water (not boiling water, just hottest water you can get from faucet) until it's soften. Then rinse under cold water and drain. Set aside.
• Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat, add cooking oil. Add sliced onions and stir fry for 2 minutes or until the edges are golden and most of the onions are soften.
• Add marinated chicken and stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
• Add the prepared noodles and stir fry everything together about 2 to 3 minutes. Add half of the chopped green onion and toss. Remove from heat.
• Serve on a serving plate (I decorate the plate with crown daisy, but you can skip it or use baby kale, angular or baby spinach.) and garnish with remaining chopped green onion, sesame seeds, sesame oil and black pepper. Serve with your favorite kimchi or sriracha for a spicy kick. Enjoy!

UDON NOODLE AND MUSHROOM STIR FRY

Steps:

• If using dried udon noodles, prepare according to directions on package (see notes).
• Heat the canola oil (2 tablespoons) in a large deep skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the light green and white parts of the green onions (making sure to reserve about 1/2 cup of the darkest green parts) and the minced garlic (2 cloves). Sauté for about 2 minutes, until onions are softened and garlic is toasted and fragrant.
• Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms (8 oz.) to the skillet and sauté until browned and softened, stirring occasionally (about 5 minutes).
• While the mushrooms are cooking, make the sauce. In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, mix the soy sauce (1/4 cup), fresh ginger (1 tablespoon), sesame oil (2 teaspoons), rice vinegar (1 tablespoon), chili garlic sauce (2 teaspoons), honey (1 tablespoon) and water (1/3 cup).
• Add the sauce and the prepared noodles to the skillet. Stir together. If things are sticking to the bottom, add 1/4 cup of water and use a wooden spoon to scrape anything from the bottom of the skillet.
• Add the dark green onion slices (1/2 cup) as well as the basil/cilantro leaves (1/4 cup) if using. Stir together and serve.