Char siu beef with broccolini
Here is a fresh idea for beef mince - try Valli Little's fast and fabulous Asian char siu beef with broccolini.
Ingredients
100g thin rice noodles
1 tbsp sunflower oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
400g beef mince
2cm piece ginger, grated
1/4 cup (60ml) Chinese rice wine (shaohsing)(see note)
1/4 cup (60ml) char siu sauce (Chinese barbecue sauce)(see note)
2 bunches broccolini, trimmed, blanched, refreshed
1/3 cup (50g) unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped
1 long red chilli, sliced
Coriander leaves, to serve
Instructions
Cook noodles100g thin rice noodles according to packet instructions. Drain. Set aside.
Meanwhile, heat oil1 tbsp sunflower oil in a large frypan or wok over high heat. Add the garlic2 garlic cloves, chopped, beef400g beef mince and ginger2cm piece ginger, grated, then cook, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, for 3-4 minutes until the beef is browned. Add the rice wine1/4 cup (60ml) Chinese rice wine (shaohsing)(see note) and char sui sauce1/4 cup (60ml) char siu sauce (Chinese barbecue sauce)(see note), then simmer for 1 minute. Add the broccolini2 bunches broccolini, trimmed, blanched, refreshed and stir until warmed through.
Divide the noodles among plates and top with the beef mixture. Garnish with peanuts1/3 cup (50g) unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped, chilli1 long red chilli, sliced and corianderCoriander leaves, to serve, then serve.