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Satay Beef Noodles with XO Sauce

groups2 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 15 minsskilletCook: 10 minsscheduleTotal: 25 minsoutdoor_grillStir-frylocal_fire_departmentMild
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9 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:02:02
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Keep fingers curled while slicing meat to prevent accidental cuts.

Cut 180g flank steak in half, then slice across the grain into medium-thin slices.

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Do not slice beef too thin, otherwise it will break easily during stir-frying.

Ingredients:flank steak
Tools:knifecutting board
02
Preparation
00:02:30
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Wash hands thoroughly with soap after handling raw meat to avoid cross-contamination.

Add 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tsp dark soy sauce, 1.5 tsp sugar, 2 tsp cornstarch, 2 tbsp oil, 3-4 tbsp water, and white pepper to the beef. Mix well until absorbed.

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Mix oil and water thoroughly into the beef, otherwise it won't be tender.

Ingredients:flank steak (180 g)light soy sauce (1 tbsp)dark soy sauce (1 tsp)sugar (1.5 tsp)cornstarch (2 tsp)Cooking oil (2 tbsp)water (50 ml)white pepper powder (1 tsp)
Tools:mixing bowl
03
Preparation
00:03:19

Finely mince 1 shallot, grate 1 tsp ginger, and mince 1 tsp garlic.

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Mince the shallot as finely as possible to release maximum aroma.

Ingredients:shallot (1 piece)ginger (1 tsp)Garlic (1 tsp)
Tools:grater
04
Preparation
00:03:48

In a bowl, combine 4 tbsp satay sauce, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 0.5 tbsp sugar, and 150ml water. Stir until smooth.

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Mix peanut butter with liquid thoroughly first so it doesn't clump.

Ingredients:satay sauce (4 tbsp)chunky peanut butter (1 tbsp)light soy sauce (1 tbsp)sugar (0.5 tsp)water (150 ml)
Tools:bowlspoon
05
Active Cooking
00:04:51
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Be careful of oil splatters when adding meat to hot oil.

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add beef, spread out, and stir-fry quickly until 50% cooked. Remove immediately.

local_fire_departmentMedium-high heat, about 45 seconds
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Do not overcook the beef

remove as soon as the surface changes color

Ingredients:flank steakCooking oil (1 tbsp)
Tools:spatulawok
06
Active Cooking
00:05:35

In the same pan, sauté shallots, ginger, and garlic over low heat until fragrant. Add 2 tbsp XO sauce and fry gently until bubbly.

local_fire_departmentLow heat, about 30 seconds
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Sauté XO sauce on low heat

high heat will burn the ingredients and turn it bitter

Ingredients:shallotgingerGarlicXO sauce (2 tbsp)
Tools:wok
07
Active Cooking
00:06:13

Pour in the mixed satay sauce and bring to a boil, then turn off heat. Add the beef and juices, tossing to finish cooking with residual heat.

local_fire_departmentBring to a boil over medium heat, then turn off heat
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Turn off the heat before adding beef back, otherwise it will become tough.

Ingredients:flank steaksatay sauce
Tools:wok
08
Active Cooking
00:07:08
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Be careful of boiling water burns.

Bring 400ml water to a boil in a saucepan. Cook 2 packs instant noodles for 1-2 minutes until al dente.

local_fire_departmentHigh heat, about 90 seconds
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Do not overcook noodles, and do not use noodle boiling water as soup base.

Ingredients:Demae Iccho instant noodles (2 piece)water (400 ml)
Tools:saucepanchopsticks
09
Active Cooking
00:07:41

In a bowl, add seasoning powder and 300ml boiling water. Add noodles, top with satay beef and sauce, garnish with XO sauce and green onions.

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Ensure water is boiling hot when mixing soup powder.

Ingredients:Demae Iccho instant noodlesflank steakXO saucegreen onion (1 tbsp)
Tools:serving bowl

groceryAll Ingredients

flank steak180 g
Demae Iccho instant noodles2 piece
shallot1 piece
ginger1 tsp
Garlic1 tsp
XO sauce2 tbsp
light soy sauce2 tbsp
dark soy sauce1 tsp
sugar2 tsp
cornstarch2 tsp
Cooking oil3 tbsp
water600 ml
white pepper powder1 tsp
satay sauce4 tbsp
chunky peanut butter1 tbsp
green onion1 tbsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

knifecutting boardmixing bowlgraterbowlspoonspatulawoksaucepanchopsticksserving bowl