Stir-Fried Noodles with Beef and Broccoli
Ingredients:
- 100 grams dried egg noodles (Mie Telur Kering Cap Burung Dara)
- 250 grams ground beef
- 1/4 head of broccoli
- 2 candlenuts (Kemiri), ground into a paste
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder (Bubuk Ketumbar)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Sweet soy sauce (Kecap Manis), to taste
- Soy sauce (Kecap Asin), 1 teaspoon
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (Saus Tiram)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 clove shallot (Bawang Merah), minced
Instructions:
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Prepare the Noodles:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the dried egg noodles and cook until tender, following package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Prepare the Broccoli:
- Wash the broccoli and soak it in salted water for a few minutes to clean it. Briefly blanch the broccoli in boiling water until slightly tender, then drain and set aside.
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Cook the Aromatics:
- Heat a pan over medium heat. Add a small amount of oil and sauté the minced shallot and garlic until fragrant and golden brown.
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Cook the Beef:
- Add the ground beef to the pan. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
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Add Sauces and Seasonings:
- Stir in the oyster sauce, soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, and black pepper. Mix well to combine the flavors.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce and mixed with the beef.
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Finish the Dish:
- Stir in the ground candlenuts and coriander powder. Mix thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
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Serve:
- Garnish with additional black pepper or extra soy sauce if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
This vibrant and savory dish combines the hearty flavors of beef and aromatic spices with tender noodles and crisp broccoli, making it a satisfying and delicious meal that’s sure to please everyone at your table.
