STIR-FRIED BEEF & RICE NOODLE

 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 package of fresh rice noodle (2 lbs) 
• 1 lb of lean beef, thinly sliced, 2 inches in length 
• 1¼ lbs of green gai-lan (Chinese broccoli), washed and cut 1½ inches 
• 3 tablespoons of water 
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil 
• 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce 
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce 
• 2 teaspoons of sesame oil 
• 1 teaspoon chili oil 
• 2 teaspoons of dark soy sauce 
• ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper 
• 2 teaspoons of sugar 
• 2 teaspoons of cornstarch 
• 1½ teaspoon of chicken soup base 
• 1 inch ginger root, peeled and finely chopped 
• 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 
• 3 shallots, finely chopped

Procedures

1. Marinate the beef with ½ tablespoon oyster sauce, ½ tablespoon soy sauce, sesame oil, chili oil, 1 teaspoon of dark soy sauce, ground black pepper, sugar, cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon chicken soup base and keep in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. 
2. Boil the water in a pot and drop the cut gai-lai in for 1 to 2 minutes. Take out, rinse under cold water, and drain. 
3. Heat the oil in the frying pan (high heat); add half garlic, half shallot, and half ginger, stirring until brown. Add the marinated beef and pour in the water. Stir for 3 to 4 minutes and then add the cooked gai-lan.  
4. In another frying pan, heat the oil and add garlic, shallot, and ginger. Sauté until brown and add rice noodles. Add dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and chicken soup base. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes on medium heat. 
5. Transfer to a large dish, top with the stir-fried beef, and serve.