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Char siu beef with broccolini

Name: Char siu beef with broccolini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: /asian, /asian recipes, /chinese
Ingredients: 100g thin rice noodles; 1 tablespoon 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

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Here's a fresh idea for beef mince - try Valli Little's fast and fabulous Asian char siu beef with broccolini.

100g thin rice noodles
1 tablespoon 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

Method

1.

Cook noodles according to packet instructions. Drain. Set aside.
2.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frypan or wok over high heat. Add the garlic, beef and ginger, then cook, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, for 3-4 minutes until the beef is browned. Add the rice wine and char sui sauce, then simmer for 1 minute. Add the broccolini and stir until warmed through.
3.

Divide the noodles among plates and top with the beef mixture. Garnish with peanuts, chilli and coriander, then serve.