Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packets ramen or other instant noodles , discard seasoning
- 1 tsp oil
- 2 tsp sesame oil (or more oil)
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 1/2 onion , sliced
- 200g / 7oz beef mince (ground beef) (Note 3)
- 1 1/4 cups (315 ml) water, plus more as needed
- Big handful bean sprouts
Sauce:
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Oyster sauce (or Hoisin)
- 2 tsp Hoisin sauce (or more Oyster sauce)
- 1 tbsp mirin
Garnishes (optional):
- Finely sliced green onion / shallots
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
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Mix Sauce.
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Sauté onion and garlic – Heat oils in a medium skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 1 1/2 minutes until starting to go golden.
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Cook beef – Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until it changes from pink to light brown.
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Caramelise beef – Add Sauce and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until well caramelised
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Add water and noodles – Push beef to the side to make enough space for the noodles. Add water, place noodles in water.
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Cook ramen – Leave for 45 seconds then turn. Leave for 30 seconds, then untangle the noodles, then toss through the beef.
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Add beansprouts, toss for 1 minute or until sauce reduces to coat the noodles and the noodles are cooked.
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Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.