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Chinese Crispy Beef & Broccoli Noodles with Kung Pao Chili Oil

Chinese Crispy Beef & Broccoli Noodles with Kung Pao Chili Oil
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
2h 30 min
Yields
4 servings

If crispy beef, chow mein, Kung pao, and beef and broccoli made a baby, it would be this recipe.

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ingredients

Kung Pao Chili Oil

cup canola oil
2
Tbsp sesame oil
1
tsp Sichuan peppercorns
½
tsp ginger, grated
½
tsp garlic, grated
2
- 3 tsp red chili flakes
¼
cup peanuts, chopped
1
red hot long pepper, sliced thinly
⅛ tsp Chinese 5 Spice
½
tsp sesame seeds

Crispy Beef & Broccoli Noodles

1
pkg (425 g) flat fresh rice noodles or dried wonton noodles
¾
- 1 lb(s) sirloin, cut thinly into ¼-inch-thick strips
¼
cup cornstarch
½
tsp salt
¼
tsp pepper
cup canola oil, for frying
salt, for seasoning
½
lb(s) broccolini, stems removed
1
tsp sesame oil
3
tsp ginger, grated
3
Tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
3
Tbsp dark soy sauce (regular soy is fine too)
1
Tbsp rice vinegar
2
tsp sugar
½
tsp salt
1 ½
cups mung bean sprouts
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directions

Step 1

Heat the canola and sesame oil over high heat for 2 minutes in a small sauce pan.

Step 2

Turn the heat off and immediately add the Sichuan peppercorns. They will sizzle at first. Let steep for 2 hours.

Step 3

Remove the Sichuan peppercorns from the oil and discard. If you like that strange mouth-numbing sensation from those peppercorns, just leave them in! (Personal preference is to remove them.)

Step 4

Add the grated ginger, garlic, and chili flakes to the oil.

Step 5

Turn the heat back on to medium-low. Fry for 2 minutes once you see that it has started to sizzle. Don’t let the garlic burn!

Step 6

Turn the heat off and let steep for 15 minutes.

Step 7

Combine the chopped peanuts, red hot long pepper, Chinese 5 Spice, and sesame seeds in small Mason jar (or bowl) and pour the chili oil over top.

Step 8

Cook the noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until just cooked through.

Step 9

Drain into a colander and immediately run cold water over the noodles to stop the cooking. Set aside.

Step 10

Combine the cornstarch, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.

Step 11

Heat the canola oil in a wok, or large frying pan, over high heat.

Step 12

When the oil is hot. Dredge the pieces of beef in the cornstarch, shake off any excess and fry for 4-5 minutes until the outer edges are golden brown and crispy. Note: do this in batches! Don’t crowd the beef in the oil or else it won’t fry properly and will become gummy. Add more oil to the wok as needed between batches and make sure to dredge the beef in the cornstarch just before placing it in the oil.

Step 13

Remove the beef to drain on a paper towel lined cooling rack or plate. Season with salt.

Step 14

Drain out any excess oil left in the wok after frying.

Step 15

Return the wok to the stove and turn the heat down to medium-high.

Step 16

Add the broccolini to the hot wok with ¼ cup of water. Toss frequently.

Step 17

Once the broccolini has cooked through, with a slight crunch, and the water has evaporated, remove it from the wok.

Step 18

Immediately add the sesame oil to the hot wok. Add in the ginger and garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to a minute.

Step 19

Add the Shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt to the wok.

Step 20

Once the sauce is bubbling, add the noodles, broccolini and sprouts. Toss until everything is warmed through and the sauce has thickened. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly with salt.

Step 21

Plate the noodles and broccolini, top with the crispy beef, and drizzle Kung Pao oil over top. Enjoy!

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