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Hong Kong Satay Beef Noodles

Hong Kong Satay Beef Noodles are a comforting, cozy dish of instant ramen noodles in a soupy broth topped with tender, flavorful satay beef.
Course Breakfast, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine Asian, Hong Kong
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 288kcal
Author Michelle

Ingredients

Beef:

  • 200 g beef flank steak thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil

Satay sauce:

  • 2 tablespoon sha cha sauce (Chinese BBQ sauce)
  • 2 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon lemongrass powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • ½ - ¾ C water or more as needed

Aromatics:

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium shallot finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Noodles:

  • 2 pkgs Nissin demae instant noodles

Broth:

  • 1 packet noodle soup seasoning divided
  • 2 C hot water or more as desired
  • OR
  • chicken broth or beef broth

Instructions

Marinate the beef:

  • In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced beef, soy sauce, oyster sauce, baking soda, cornstarch, granulated sugar and sesame oil.
  • Give it a good mix and let it sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the satay sauce:

  • In a bowl, combine sha cha sauce (Chinese BBQ sauce) peanut butter, soy sauce, sugar, lemongrass powder, curry powder, and water.
  • Mix together until smooth and incorporated.
  • Set aside.

Cook:

  • In a large frying pan over medium heat, add in the vegetable oil, shallot, and garlic.
  • Sauté for a few minutes, until slightly fragrant.
  • Add in the marinated beef slices and continue to cook, for another 3-4 minutes, until no longer pink.
  • Pour the satay sauce over the beef and continue to cook, coating the beef with the sauce. If the sauce appears too thick, add a little more water.
  • Remove from heat.

Prepare the noodles:

  • Cook the noodles according to the package directions.
  • Drain the noodles and rinse under cold water. Drain thoroughly.

Assemble:

  • Add about ½ package of seasoning to each serving bowl, pour in hot boiling water and stir to dissolve (use more or less water according to your preference). If using broth: warm up chicken broth/beef broth in a small saucepan adding to the bowls.
  • Divide the noodles into serving bowls and top with satay beef.
  • Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1060mg | Potassium: 531mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg