- Difficulty
- medium
- Serving
- 4
- Time
- 35 mins
A beloved stir-fry dish, Beef Slice Fried Hokkien Noodles is packed with rich umami flavours, thanks to tender beef, caramelised onions, and aromatic shallots. The secret lies in the special sauce—a perfect blend of savoury, slightly sweet, and fragrant ingredients that coat the noodles beautifully.
This dish is quick to prepare and delivers restaurant-quality flavour in just minutes, making it an ideal choice for a satisfying home-cooked meal.
Ingredients:
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For the stir-fry:
- 300g fresh Hokkien noodles
- 200g beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (for colour)
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
For the special sauce:
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water)
Instructions
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Prepare the beef:
- In a bowl, mix the sliced beef with 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and a pinch of white pepper. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
2️⃣ Blanch the noodles:
- Pour hot water over the Hokkien noodles to loosen them. Drain well and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together all special sauce ingredients, including the cornstarch slurry.
4️⃣ Stir-fry aromatics:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok over high heat.
- Add the sliced onions and shallots, stir-frying until soft and slightly caramelised.
- Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5️⃣ Cook the beef:
- Push the aromatics to the side of the wok and add the remaining oil.
- Stir-fry the marinated beef until just cooked (about 1–2 minutes). Remove and set aside.
6️⃣ Toss the noodles:
- Add the blanched Hokkien noodles to the wok.
- Pour in the special sauce and toss well to coat evenly.
- Add the dark soy sauce for extra colour.
7️⃣ Finish & serve:
- Return the cooked beef to the wok and toss everything together.
- Stir-fry for another minute until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra sliced shallots or spring onions for freshness.
Tips:
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High heat is key—it helps develop that wok hei (smoky aroma).
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Caramelised onions and shallots bring out a natural sweetness—don’t rush this step!
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Blanching the noodles first prevents them from sticking together.
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For extra richness, add a knob of butter at the end—it’s a secret touch used in some restaurants!
Enjoy this flavour-packed stir-fried Hokkien noodle dish—perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal! 🥢🔥
To find tips on seasoning and cleaning our hand hammered wok, visit FAQ.
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