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Classic HK-Style Cha Chaan Teng Satay Beef Noodles

groups2 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 15 minsskilletCook: 10 minsscheduleTotal: 25 minsoutdoor_grillStir-frylocal_fire_departmentMild
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12 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:01:18
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Curl your fingers inward when holding the beef to prevent the cleaver from cutting your fingers.

Slice fresh beef across the grain into thin slices totaling about 300g, and set aside.

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Always slice beef across the grain, otherwise it will be as chewy as rubber bands.

Ingredients:fresh beef (300 g)
Tools:cutting boardcleaver
02
Preparation
00:02:17

Soak the sliced beef in warm water for 2 to 3 minutes, drain in a strainer, and repeat once more to thoroughly draw out blood.

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Do not soak in warm water for too long, about 2 to 3 minutes is enough, otherwise nutrients will be lost.

Ingredients:fresh beefwater (400 ml)
Tools:steel bowlstrainer
03
Preparation
00:03:59

Use paper towels to thoroughly pat dry the drained beef until the surface is completely dry.

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The beef must be thoroughly dried, otherwise the marinade will not cling to the surface.

Ingredients:fresh beef
Tools:paper towel
04
Preparation
00:06:03
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Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw meat to prevent cross-contamination.

Mix light soy sauce 2 tbsp, oyster sauce 2 tbsp, sugar 2 tsp, cornstarch 3 tsp, white pepper powder 0.5 tsp, and chicken broth powder 0.5 tsp into a marinade. Pour into the beef in three batches, massaging for 2 minutes each time until fully absorbed.

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Add the marinade gradually so the beef slowly absorbs the liquid, otherwise pouring it all at once will fail to coat it.

Ingredients:fresh beeflight soy sauce (2 tbsp)oyster sauce (2 tbsp)sugar (2 tsp)cornstarch (3 tsp)white pepper powder (0.5 tsp)chicken broth powder (0.5 tsp)
Tools:steel bowl
05
Preparation
00:06:52

Chop 1 shallot, mince 2 cloves of garlic, and dice 1 scallion, then set aside.

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Chop aromatics to an even size so they release flavor simultaneously when stir-frying.

Ingredients:shallot (1 piece)Garlic (2 clove)scallion (1 piece)
Tools:platecleaver
06
Preparation
00:07:05

In a bowl, mix satay sauce 3 tbsp, shrimp paste 0.5 tbsp, and curry paste 0.5 tbsp. In another bowl, mix water 150ml, sugar 0.5 tsp, light soy sauce 1 tbsp, oyster sauce 1 tbsp, dark soy sauce 0.5 tsp, and satay sauce 3 tsp.

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Accurate ratios are needed when mixing sauces, otherwise the satay soup base will be too salty or bland.

Ingredients:satay sauce (3 tbsp)shrimp paste (0.5 tbsp)curry paste (0.5 tbsp)water (150 ml)sugar (0.5 tsp)light soy sauce (1 tbsp)oyster sauce (1 tbsp)dark soy sauce (0.5 tsp)
Tools:steel bowl
07
Preparation
00:08:18

Add dark soy sauce 1 tsp, cornstarch 1 tsp, and cooking oil 2 tsp to the marinated beef, massage for 2 minutes, and seal the surface with oil to lock in moisture.

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Must finish by coating the beef surface with oil, otherwise the meat will become dry and tough when stir-frying.

Ingredients:fresh beefdark soy sauce (1 tsp)cornstarch (1 tsp)Cooking oil (2 tbsp)
Tools:steel bowl
08
Active Cooking
00:08:54
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Oil is extremely hot when adding to the wok, be careful when adding meat to avoid hot oil splatters.

Heat wok, add cooking oil, add marinated beef and pan-fry on high heat for 30 seconds until one side changes color, flip, and cook until about 70% cooked (semi-raw inside), then remove and set aside.

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Never cook the beef all the way through, remove it when about 70% cooked, otherwise it will become overcooked when reheated later.

Ingredients:fresh beef (300 g)Cooking oil (2 tbsp)
Tools:spatulasteel bowlwok
09
Active Cooking
00:09:55
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Be careful when moving the hot wok to avoid oil splashing.

Turn to low heat, add minced shallots, garlic, and scallion whites into the wok to sauté, then add satay sauce 3 tbsp, shrimp paste 0.5 tbsp, and curry paste 0.5 tbsp, stirring constantly until fragrant and bubbling.

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Turn to low heat and stir constantly after adding sauces, otherwise they will easily burn and turn bitter.

Ingredients:shallot (1 piece)Garlic (2 clove)scallion (1 piece)satay sauce (3 tbsp)shrimp paste (0.5 tbsp)curry paste (0.5 tbsp)
Tools:spatulawok
10
Active Cooking
00:10:27

Splash cooking wine 1 tbsp along the edge of the wok, then pour in the mixed satay sauce, simmering slowly until fragrant and slightly thickened.

local_fire_departmentMedium-low heat
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Pour wine along the rim of the wok, otherwise the alcohol aroma will not vaporize instantly with high heat.

Ingredients:cooking wine (1 tbsp)water (150 ml)
Tools:spatulawok
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Active Cooking
00:11:14

Return the 70% cooked beef back into the wok, stir-fry evenly so the beef heats through in the satay sauce and is coated with gravy, then plate.

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Do not heat the beef for too long after returning to the wok, otherwise it will become tough and lose its tenderness.

Ingredients:fresh beef
Tools:spatulaplatewok
12
Active Cooking
00:11:36
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Be careful when handling boiling hot noodle soup to avoid burns.

Boil 2 packs of instant noodles and place in a bowl, then generously spoon the cooked satay beef with gravy on top of the noodles to complete the dish.

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Do not overcook the instant noodles, keeping a chewy texture pairs best with the rich satay beef.

Ingredients:Demae Iccho instant noodles (2 piece)water (800 ml)
Tools:saucepanbowl

groceryAll Ingredients

fresh beef300 g
light soy sauce2 tbsp
oyster sauce2 tbsp
sugar2 tsp
cornstarch4 tsp
white pepper powder0.5 tsp
chicken broth powder0.5 tsp
shallot1 piece
Garlic2 clove
scallion1 piece
satay sauce3 tbsp
shrimp paste0.5 tbsp
curry paste0.5 tbsp
dark soy sauce1 tsp
water550 ml
cooking wine1 tbsp
Cooking oil2 tbsp
Demae Iccho instant noodles2 piece

blenderAll Tools Needed

cutting boardcleaversteel bowlstrainerpaper towelplatespatulawoksaucepanbowl