Hot Bean Thread Noodle Recipes

BEAN THREAD NOODLES WITH BEEF AND ASIAN PEAR

Steps:

• Soak noodles in a bowl of cold water until pliable, about 15 minutes, and drain. Cut into 2-inch lengths. While noodles are soaking, stir together garlic, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 cup vinegar. Add beef and marinate at room temperature, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Bring broth and water to a boil. Add beef and marinade and cook 2 minutes. Stir in noodles and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes.
• Toss pear and scallions with remaining teaspoon vinegar. Spoon noodles and broth into bowls and top with pear and scallions.

HOT BEAN THREAD NOODLE

Steps:

• Soak the noodles in a large bowl of warm water for 15 minutes. When they are soft, drain and discard the water. Cut into 3" lengths and set aside.
• Heat 1 TB oil in large skillet or wok. Add garlic and scallions, saute a few seconds until fragrant. Add beef and carrots, stir fry till beef is cooked.
• Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT sesame oil and let cook together gently for about 5 minutes.
• Add the drained noodles and sesame oil and cook 5 more minutes.
• Serve at once.