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Hong Kong Cha Chaan Teng Satay Beef Instant Noodles

groups2 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 15 minsskilletCook: 10 minsscheduleTotal: 25 minsoutdoor_grillStir-frylocal_fire_departmentMild
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8 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:01:07
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Hold beef firmly with fingers curled inward like a claw to prevent the knife blade from slipping and cutting your fingers.

Slice 300g fresh beef brisket thin slices against the grain and set aside on cutting board.

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Slice beef against the grain, otherwise it will become tough and chewy when cooked.

Ingredients:fresh beef
Tools:chef's knifecutting board
02
Preparation
00:01:21
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Wash hands thoroughly with soap before and after handling raw beef to avoid cross-contamination.

Place beef into a bowl. Mix 2g salt, 1g sugar, 2g chicken powder, 2g baking soda, and black pepper with a little water in a small bowl, then mix into beef. Gradually add 80g water in 4-5 portions, massaging in one direction until water is absorbed; mix in 4g potato starch, then seal with 1 tbsp oil.

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Do not add water too quickly at once

divide into 4-5 portions and massage until absorbed, otherwise the water will seep out

Ingredients:fresh beef (300 g)Salt (2 g)sugar (1 g)chicken powder (2 g)baking soda (2 g)crushed black pepper (1 g)water (80 ml)potato starch (4 g)Cooking oil (15 ml)
Tools:mixing bowl
03
Active Cooking
00:04:21

Heat 2 tbsp oil in wok, sauté 10g minced ginger for 2 seconds, then add 20g diced onion. Stir in 15g minced shallots and 15g minced garlic until golden and aromatic, then add half diced bird's eye chili and 1/2 tsp crushed black pepper.

local_fire_departmentMedium-high heat, about 1-2 minutes
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Onions have high sugar content and should be sautéed first with ginger

garlic and shallots burn easily, so add them later and stir quickly

Ingredients:Cooking oil (30 ml)ginger (10 g)Onion (20 g)shallot (15 g)Garlic (15 g)diced bird's eye chili (0.5 piece)crushed black pepper (2 g)
Tools:spatulawok
04
Active Cooking
00:06:03

Add 2 tbsp satay sauce, 1/2 tsp curry paste, 1 tbsp chunky peanut butter, 1 tsp sesame paste, 1 full tsp hoisin sauce, 2 tsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp paprika to wok. Sauté over medium heat until fragrant, oil separates, and sauce bubbles smoothly.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat, about 2 minutes
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Do not add water too early

the sauce pastes must be slowly sautéed over medium heat first to release their full aroma

Ingredients:satay sauce (30 ml)curry paste (2.5 ml)chunky peanut butter (15 g)sesame paste (5 g)hoisin sauce (8 g)oyster sauce (10 g)paprika powder (3 g)
Tools:wok
05
Active Cooking
00:07:58

Pour 200g water into wok, stir well and bring to boil. Season with 2 tsp sugar and 1 tsp chicken powder, then add 1 tsp dark soy sauce to adjust the color to dark brown. Simmer briefly and turn off heat.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat, about 2 minutes
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Dark soy sauce is used only for coloring

add a little bit gradually, as adding too much will make the sauce bitter and too dark

Ingredients:water (200 ml)sugar (10 g)chicken powder (4 g)dark soy sauce (5 ml)
Tools:wok
06
Active Cooking
00:08:52
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Oil is extremely hot when smoking; place beef gently to avoid hot oil splatter.

In a small wok, heat 1 tbsp oil until white smoke appears, turn off heat, place beef slices in a single layer (about 10-12 pieces), then turn to low heat and pan-fry bottom until slightly charred.

local_fire_departmentPreheat high, then low heat for about 1 minute
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Do not overload the pan with beef

overlapping slices won't sear properly and will release unwanted water

Ingredients:Cooking oil (15 ml)fresh beef
Tools:Frying panchopsticks
07
Active Cooking
00:10:19

Scoop several spoonfuls of satay gravy over the pan-fried beef, simmer over low heat for 30 seconds until the sauce thickens and coats the beef tightly.

local_fire_departmentLow heat, about 30 seconds
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Do not add cornstarch slurry

the satay sauce and peanut butter will thicken naturally, adding slurry will spoil the texture

Ingredients:fresh beef
Tools:ladle
08
Active Cooking
00:10:40
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Be careful when pouring boiling noodles and hot soup into serving bowl to avoid scalding splashes.

Pour sesame oil packet into serving bowl. Boil water in pot (just enough to cover noodles), add noodle block and seasoning powder packet. Boil for 30-40 seconds until noodles loosen, pour noodles and soup into bowl, top with satay beef, sauce, and chopped green onions.

local_fire_departmentHigh heat, about 40 seconds
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Do not overcook noodles

boil over high heat for 30-40 seconds just until loosened, otherwise they will lose their chewy texture in hot soup

Ingredients:Demae Iccho instant noodles (1 piece)watergreen onion (5 g)
Tools:saucepanserving bowl

groceryAll Ingredients

fresh beef300 g
baking soda2 g
Salt2 g
sugar11 g
chicken powder6 g
crushed black pepper3 g
potato starch4 g
Cooking oil60 ml
water280 ml
ginger10 g
Onion20 g
shallot15 g
Garlic15 g
diced bird's eye chili0.5 piece
satay sauce30 ml
curry paste2.5 ml
chunky peanut butter15 g
sesame paste5 g
hoisin sauce8 g
oyster sauce10 g
paprika powder3 g
dark soy sauce5 ml
Demae Iccho instant noodles1 piece
green onion5 g

blenderAll Tools Needed

chef's knifecutting boardmixing bowlspatulawokFrying panchopsticksladlesaucepanserving bowl