Sticky Ginger & Sesame Beef Noodles

Before you begin...

Get all your ingredients and equipment ready

Skim through these steps, then wash your fruit and veg

Note: Equipment and pan sizes vary. Make sure you cook food thoroughly (even if it takes you a little longer than 10 min)

Now, let's get started!

Boil a kettle

Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick) with a drizzle of vegetable oil over a high heat

Once hot, add your mince with a pinch of salt and cook for 1-2 min, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go

Meanwhile, add your fine egg noodles to a large bowl, cover them with boiled water until fully submerged and stir for 10 secs until the noodles separate

Set aside to soak for 4 min, or until the noodles have softened

While the noodles are soaking, deseed your pepper[s] (scrape the seeds and pith out with a teaspoon) and cut into thin strips

Add the pepper strips and ginger paste to the pan

Cook for 3-4 min or until the mince has started to brown and the pepper has softened

Once the mince has browned, add your soy sauce and red chilli relish to the pan

Cook for a final 3-4 min or until the sauce is sticky and the mince is cooked through (no pink meat!) – this is your sticky ginger mince

Drain the softened noodles and add them to the pan

Season with a generous pinch of salt and stir through your toasted sesame oil – this is your sticky ginger & sesame mince noodles