Stir-fry with Shiitake Beef and Rice Noodles

PREPARING

1. Prep the Meat: Slice the beef very thinly, against the grain. Mix it with peanut oil, cornstarch, and dark soy sauce, then marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. Prep Veggies & Sauce: Cook rice noodles per package directions. Thinly slice shiitake, grate ginger, and finely chop garlic. Cut spring onions into 5-cm (2-inch) pieces. In a small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients.
3. Fry Beef: Heat 3 tablespoons peanut oil in a wok on high until smoking. Add beef and sear for 30 seconds without stirring. Then, stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned. Transfer beef to a plate.
4. Fry Mushrooms & Add Aromatics: Reheat 3 tablespoons peanut oil on high. Add shiitake and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until golden. Next, add chopped garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute.
5. Finalize Dish: Return beef to the wok. Add the prepared sauce and chopped spring onions. Stir-fry for 1 minute more. Finally, add cooked rice noodles and mix thoroughly. That’s it – serve or pack for your lunchbox!