Seared Beef Noodles

Add rice noodles to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice noodles are tender, 10-12 min. Drain, then soak the noodles in cold water. (Soaking in cold water will prevent cooked noodles from sticking together!)

Meanwhile, pat the beef strips dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil, then the beef. (TIP: Do not crowd the pan – cook in batches if necessary.) Cook until browned, 1-2 min per side. Transfer the beef to a plate.

Add another drizzle of oil to the same pan, then the garlic and green onions. Cook for 30 sec. Add the broccoli. Cook, stirring often, until the broccoli is tender-crisp, 3-4 min. Add the oyster sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, 1 tbsp water (double for 4 people).

Drain the rice noodles. Add the beef, carrots and noodles to the pan. Stir until the carrots start to wilt and the noodles are warmed through, 1-2 min.