Ingredients

  • 8 oz. Asian wheat or rice noodles
  • 12 oz. soy "steak" strips
  • 5 Tbs. cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 2 Tbs. sugar, or to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 tsp. sesame oil
  • 2 tsp. minced ginger
  • 2 Tbs. vegetable oil or more if needed
  • 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
  • 3 dried red chiles, optional
  • Grated zest 1 large orange (about 2 Tbs.)
  • 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths

Method

  • Bring pot of water to a boil over high heat, and cook noodles until tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Drain, rinse and drain again.
  • Set aside.
  • Toss steak with 3 tablespoons cornstarch.
  • Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, mix together soy sauce, garlic, sugar, vegetable stock, sesame oil, remaining cornstarch and ginger.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • When hot, stir-fry steak strips for about 2 minutes.
  • Add and stir-fry asparagus and chiles, if using, for 30 seconds.
  • Add soy sauce mixture all at once, and continue cooking until sauce thickens and asparagus turns shiny and tender.
  • Return steak to pan, add orange zest and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Arrange noodles in serving bowl or on platter, and top with stir-fry.
  • Garnish with sliced scallions, and serve.