Description
A quick and flavorful Korean-inspired dish combining tender flank steak, savory sesame noodles, and a spicy-sweet sauce. This meal comes together in just 25 minutes and features a harmonious blend of garlic, ginger, gochujang, and fresh herbs for an authentic taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Stir Fry
- 8 ounces brown rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 cups mixed stir fry vegetables
- 3 shallots, sliced
- 1 pound flank steak or chicken breast, sliced thin
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
Instructions
- Make the sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients including garlic, ginger, tamari or soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, gochujang, and toasted sesame oil in a glass jar. Shake or whisk until well blended.
- Cook noodles: Prepare the brown rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add mixed stir fry vegetables and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the prepared sauce and cook until the vegetables are coated with sauce. Remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside.
- Cook shallots and beef: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Add sliced shallots and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Add thinly sliced flank steak and sear for 2 minutes without stirring. Toss the meat, pour in the remaining sauce, and simmer for 1 minute.
- Combine noodles and vegetables: Stir in the cooked noodles and previously cooked vegetables. Cook together for 2-3 minutes until everything is coated in the sauce and heated through.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Substitute chicken breast for flank steak for a lighter protein option.
- Adjust gochujang quantity to control the spice level according to preference.
- Mixed stir fry vegetables can include bell peppers, snap peas, carrots, and broccoli for variety.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free version instead of soy sauce.
- Brown rice noodles can be replaced with rice vermicelli or soba noodles for different textures.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
