30-minute crispy beef and shiitake noodles

SERVES: 4 PREP: 15 minutes COOK: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

450g fresh Hokkien noodles

2 tsp sesame oil

200g fresh shiitake mushrooms, halved

3 garlic cloves, crushed

3 tsp roasted sesame dressing, plus extra, to serve

460g beef stir-fry strips

3 tsp ginger paste

1/2 tsp Chinese five spice

1 tbsp Shaoxing wine

35g (1/4 cup) cornflour

60ml (1/4 cup) peanut oil 200g bunch broccolini, halved lengthways

100g baby spinach 60ml (1/4 cup) oyster sauce Sesame seeds, toasted, to serve Sliced fresh red chilli, to serve

METHOD

1. Place the noodles in a large heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Set aside for 5 minutes to soften. Drain well.

2. Meanwhile, heat the sesame oil in a large wok or non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add mushroom and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes or until softened. Add half the garlic and stir for 1-2 minutes or until golden. Stir in sesame dressing. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

3. Combine the beef, ginger paste, five spice, Shaoxing wine and remaining garlic in a bowl. Mix well, then transfer the beef to a large sealable plastic bag. Add the cornflour, seal and shake to coat.

4. Heat about 1 tbsp peanut oil in wok or pan over high heat. Add a third of the beef. Cook for

2-3 minutes or until crisp. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining oil and beef.

5. Add the broccolini to the wok or pan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, for 2 minutes or until tender-crisp. Add the noodles and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the spinach and cook for 1 minute, until wilted. Return the mushroom and beef to the wok or pan, add the oyster sauce and toss to coat.

6. Divide the noodle mixture among serving bowls. Drizzle with the extra dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chilli.