East Meets West Thai Caramel Beef Noodle Bowl Recipes

EAST MEETS WEST: SMOKED BEEF SHORT RIB NOODLE BOWL

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. Smoked beef ribs take about 8 - 10 hours to get yummy. If you are not a smoker, no worries. You can cook them faster in the oven, or you could buy some smoked short ribs. We have BBQ smoke-pit restaurants all over town, and some of them are lip-smackin' good.
• 3. You will need a good size heavy-bottom skillet that is large enough to handle all of the ingredients.
• 4. I am using beef as the protein for this recipe; however, the possibilities are almost endless: • No protein at all • Shrimp • Fish • Pork • Chicken • Whatever
• 5. You could, of course, shred your own cabbage and carrots. If you choose that route, the ratio should be something like 3 cups cabbage and 1 cup carrots.
• 6. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• 7. Shred the beef short ribs, or leave it in bite-size chunks
• 8. Add the butter and sesame oil to a good-sized skillet over medium heat.
• 9. When the foaming subsides, toss in the cabbage and carrots, and stir until the veggies are tender, about 4 - 5 minutes.
• 10. Chef's Note: If you are adding other veggies (broccoli, peas, etc.) add them now.
• 11. Throw in the garlic, tamari (or liquid aminos), ginger, turmeric, and a pinch or two of salt and pepper, then stir for about a minute.
• 12. Chef's Note: While all of this is happening, you should be cooking your noodles. My package directions gave me two options: Soaking in hot (boiling) water for 25 - 30 minutes or putting them on the stovetop in a pot of boiling water, for 4 - 6 minutes. I choose the soaking method; although it is longer, I did not have to mess with tending to the noodles in a pot of boiling water, while working on the other bits of the recipe. The goal is to have the noodles ready about the same time as the skillet veggies and beef are finishing up.
• 13. Turn the heat down to low, low, then add the beef, and noodles. Stir to combine, and heat up with the veggies, about 3 - 4 minutes.
• 14. PLATE/PRESENT
• 15. Place into bowls and serve. Enjoy.
• 16. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

EAST MEETS WEST THAI CARAMEL BEEF NOODLE BOWL

Steps:

• 1. For the steak Mix the egg whites, cornstarch and salt together. Cut the steak across the grain into 1 inch sliced. Place in the egg white mixture use your hand and cover the steak well. Set aside.
• 2. Cook the noodles according to package directions and drain.
• 3. Mix all the ingredients for the sauce except the butter. Add to saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer to let it reduce and become syrupy coating the back of the spoon. Whisk the butter in one pat at a time until each one melts. Simmer about 5 more minutes.
• 4. In a skillet add the oil. Get the oil hot and add the steak strips cooking about 1 minute one each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• 5. Add the shallots to the oil. Cook 1 minute. Add the bok choy and cook 1 minute. Add the bean sprouts. Add the steak back to the pan. Pour the sauce over the steak and veggies. Cook 1 minute. Stir in the Thai basil. Serve over the noodles garnished with the cilantro chives and peanuts Squeeze a lime wedge over top.