Beef Lo Mein

Ingredients

• 227 gBeef
• 0.3 gSalt
• 0.3 gPepper
• 10 mlSesame oil
• 25 gEgg
• 24 gStarch
• 75 mlVegetable oil
• 113 gPasta
• 80 gOnion
• 5 gGarlic
• 5 gGinger
• 100 gMung bean sprouts
• 70 gMushroom
• 240 mlWater
• 15 mlOyster sauce
• 5 gSugar
• 5 mlSoy sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinating the beef

   • Slice the beef into thin strips.
   • In a bowl, combine the beef with salt, pepper, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/2 egg (about 25 g), the cornstarch (3 tbsp) and 1 tbsp oil. Mix well and let rest 10–15 minutes.
2. 2

   Prepare noodles

   • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
   • Add the noodles (about 113 g dry) briefly until just cooked; time depends on noodle type.
   • Drain and rinse under cold water, then drain well.
3. 3

   Stir-fry

   • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat.
   • Cook the marinated beef in batches until about medium done, 1–2 minutes. Set aside.
   • Add 2 tbsp oil to the wok, sauté onion, garlic and ginger briefly, then add bean sprouts and mushrooms.
   • Add ~100–150 ml water so vegetables are slightly submerged and cook until crisp-tender.
   • Add the drained noodles to the wok.
   • Mix oyster sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, sugar and soy sauce to make the sauce and pour over the noodles.
   • Return the beef to the wok and toss everything together until heated through and glossy. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.