Cold Sesame Noodles 凉麵

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1 pound Chinese egg noodles
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• salt to taste
• 1/2 seedless cucumber, julienned
• 1/2 carrot, julienned
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped

Sesame sauce

• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup sesame paste
• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 tsp Sriracha hot chili sauce

Method

1. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium high heat, season with soy sauce, white pepper, curry powder, and sugar. Set aside.
2. Pour a thin layer of the eggs onto a non-stick pan, like a pancake, cook until the eggs settled. Flip once, then slice the cooked egg thinly. Set aside.
3. Cook noodles in salted boiling water until tender, and drain in a colander.
4. Rinse noodles under cold water until cool completely. Drain and set aside.

To serve:

1. Place cooked noodles in a plate. Put cooked ground beef and eggs on top of the noodles.
2. Top with julienned cucumber, carrot, and garnish with cilantro leaves.
3. Mix all ingredients together with some sesame sauce just before you eat. 

Pickled radish on the side