Ingredients

  • 1 pound egg noodles fresh chinese, medium width
  • 1/2 pound beef, flank steak (london broil)
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, dark
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce, light
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 4 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 2 slices ginger fresh, peeled, bruised
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 pound mung bean sprouts fresh, tails removed, patted dry
  • 1 cup garlic chives or green onions, cut into 2-in lengths
  • 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari
  • 2 teaspoons rice wine or dry sherry
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Method

  • Add noodles to a large pot of boiling salted water.
  • Stir and when it reaches a second boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 minute longer.
  • Drain.
  • Rinse with cold water.
  • Drain thoroughly.
  • Cut meat against the grain in 1/4 inch thick slices.
  • Mix beef marinade.
  • Add beef strips and let stand for 15 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together oyster sauce, dark and light soy sauces, chicken broth, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper.
  • Preheat a wok.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of oil, 1 slice of ginger and garlic, and half of the salt; saute until fragrant.
  • Increase to high heat, add beef; stir-fry until browned, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • Heat remaining oil in the wok over medium heat.
  • Add the remaining ginger, garlic and salt.
  • Pour in sauce mixture, stir and bring to a boil.
  • Add noodles and toss to coat with the sauce.
  • Add the bean sprouts, chives and return the beef; stir-fry.
  • Pick out and discard ginger and garlic.