Title: Hot Bean Thread Noodles
Categories: Chinese Pasta Spicy
Yield: 4 Servings

1/4	lb	Bean thread noodles
1	tb	Oil
3	tb	Finely chopped scallions
2	tb	Finely chopped garlic
1	lb	Ground beef
SAUCE
2	c	Chicken stock
1 1/2	tb	Chili bean sauce
1		Dried red chile, or:
1	ts	Chili powder
2	tb	Light soy sauce
1	ts	Sesame oil

SOAK THE NOODLES in a large bowl of warm water for 15 minutes. When they are soft, drain them and discard the water. Cut them into 3-inch lengths using kitchen scissors or knife. Put 1 tablespoon of oil into a hot wok or pot, then add the scallions and garlic and stir-fry quickly for a few seconds. Add the meat and stir-fry until it is cooked. (This should take between 5 and 10 minutes.) Then add all the sauce ingredients, except the sesame oil and cook the mixture over a gentle heat for about 5 minutes. Now add the drained noodles and sesame oil and cook the mixture for a further 5 minutes. Ladle some noodles and sauce into individual bowls or into one large serving bowl, and serve at once.

KEN HOM PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK

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