Dan dan mein (noodles with hot meat sauce)

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
DAN DAN MEIN (NOODLES WITH
HOT MEAT SAUCE)
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1poundsBeijing-style udon noodles
¾cupChicken broth
1pack(10 oz) bean sprouts
2tablespoonsSherry
1tablespoonSalad oil
1tablespoonLight soy sauce
½poundsLean ground beef
½cupChopped green onions
1teaspoonMinced garlic
1tablespoonCornstarch
1teaspoonMinced ginger root
2tablespoonsWater
teaspoonHorse bean sauce with chili
Chinese parsley

Directions

Cook noodles in boiling water for about 6 minutes, rinse and drain.

Place on serving platter. Lightly blanch bean sprouts and arrange around noodles; set aside. In a wok, heat oil and brown beef. Add garlic, ginger, bean sauce; stir-fry 1 minute. Add broth, sherry, and soy sauce; lower heat to medium and cook until liquid is reduced to half. Stir in green onions. Combine cornstarch and water, stir into hot mixture. Cook until sauce thickens. Pour over noodles. Garnish with Chinese parsley. Makes 4 servings.

Submitted By SAM LEFKOWITZ On 06-16-95