Apricot Beef With Sesame Noodles Recipes

HONEY & SESAME BEEF NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook the noodles in boiling salted water until just tender, then drain and rinse in cold water. Heat half the oil in a non-stick wok. Add the broccoli, peas and 2 tbsp water, then cover and steamfry for 3 mins. Remove the lid, add the spring onions and stir-fry for 2 mins, adding a splash more water if needed to cook the veg. Add the noodles and half the soy sauce and toss with the veg. Divide between 2 bowls and keep warm.
• Wipe out the wok and heat the remaining oil until smoking. Tip in the beef and stir-fry for 2 mins over a high heat, but don't move it around too much initially or it will release liquid and stew rather than fry. Tip in the sesame seeds, cook for 1 min more, then add the honey. Toss to coat the beef well, then add the remaining soy and bubble briefly. Spoon over the vegetables and noodles and serve immediately.

SPICY ASIAN NOODLES FOR ONE

Steps:

• Combine peanut butter, ginger paste, chili oil, apricot preserves, balsamic vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili powder, and crushed red pepper in a bowl; stir until sauce is smooth.
• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ramen noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles are cooked, about 3 minutes. Discard flavor package.
• Drain noodles, pour into sauce, and combine. Top with chopped peanuts and enjoy.