Minced Beef and Black Bean Noodles

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 2 tablespoons black bean sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• 350g packet fresh Singapore noodles
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 350g lean beef mince
• 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed, cut into thirds
• 4 green onions, cut into 3cm lengths
• 1 1/2 cups beansprouts, trimmed
• 1 Lebanese cucumber, halved lengthways, seeds removed, sliced
• 3/4 cup coriander leaves
• lime wedges, to serve

Method

1. Combine black bean sauce, hoisin sauce and stock in a jug. Place noodles in a heatproof bowl. Cover with warm water. Stand for 3 minutes. Drain. Separate noodles.
2. Heat a wok over high heat until hot. Add 2 teaspoons oil and mince. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
3. Add remaining oil, broccolini and green onion to wok. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until broccolini is tender. Add noodles, sauce mixture and mince. Cook, tossing, for 2 minutes or until heated through. Spoon into serving bowls. Top with beansprouts, cucumber and coriander. Serve with lime.

Notes

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  Note: You could replace the broccolini with bok choy or choy sum.