East Meets West Thai Caramel Beef Noodle Bowl Food

ASIAN BEEF NOODLE BOWLS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting any salt; drain. Return to pan; cover and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small bowl whisk together the next 10 ingredients (through crushed red pepper).
• Coat a 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high. Add meat, half at a time, and cook 1 to 2 minutes or just until browned. Remove from skillet.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add 1/4 cup of the sauce to skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until liquid is nearly evaporated, stirring to scrape up crusty brown bits. Return meat with any juices; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes more or until heated through.
• Divide pasta among individual bowls and drizzle with remaining sauce. Top with meat, cucumber, cabbage and carrot and sprinkle with basil. Top with additional basil, if desired, and serve with lime wedges.

THAI IT YOU'LL LIKE IT HOT CURRY BEEF NOODLE BOWLS, GREEN MELON WITH LIME AND LEMON SORBET

Steps:

• Put the flank steak in the freezer for a few minutes to aid in thinly slicing safely.
• Heat 1/2 cup oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Dredge the shallot slices in the cornstarch and shake off any excess. Add the shallots into the heated oil and remove them to a paper-towel lined plate when they become a light golden-brown color.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Salt the water and add the pasta. Cook to al dente.
• While pasta water comes to a boil, stem and thinly slice the mushrooms, and seed and thinly slice the sweet and hot peppers.
• Remove the meat from the freezer and thinly slice into 1/4-inch wide by 2-inch pieces.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook in a single layer for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the meat over and add shiitakes, sweet and hot peppers, garlic and scallions. Stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes, then add the curry paste, fish sauce and stock and bring to a boil. Add in the edamame, and cook for 1 minute to heat through, then add the basil.
• Drain the pasta and put into a large serving bowl. Add the beef mixture, the lime zest and lime juice. Toss vigorously and season with some black pepper, to taste. Garnish with the fried shallots sprinkled on top.

EAST MEETS WEST THAI CARAMEL BEEF NOODLE BOWL

Steps:

• 1. For the steak Mix the egg whites, cornstarch and salt together. Cut the steak across the grain into 1 inch sliced. Place in the egg white mixture use your hand and cover the steak well. Set aside.
• 2. Cook the noodles according to package directions and drain.
• 3. Mix all the ingredients for the sauce except the butter. Add to saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer to let it reduce and become syrupy coating the back of the spoon. Whisk the butter in one pat at a time until each one melts. Simmer about 5 more minutes.
• 4. In a skillet add the oil. Get the oil hot and add the steak strips cooking about 1 minute one each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• 5. Add the shallots to the oil. Cook 1 minute. Add the bok choy and cook 1 minute. Add the bean sprouts. Add the steak back to the pan. Pour the sauce over the steak and veggies. Cook 1 minute. Stir in the Thai basil. Serve over the noodles garnished with the cilantro chives and peanuts Squeeze a lime wedge over top.

THAI BEEF NOODLE BOWL

Steps:

• Toss meat with flour; set aside.
• Heat dressing in Dutch oven sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat. Add ginger, garlic and crushed pepper; cook 4 to 5 min. or until ginger and garlic are tender, stirring frequently. Add meat; cook 8 to 10 min. or until evenly browned, stirring occasionally.
• Add beef broth; cook 2 min., stirring constantly to scrape browned bits from bottom of pan. Stir in gravy; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 2 hours or until meat is tender, stirring occasionally. Add remaining ingredients; mix well.

SAUCY THAI BEEF NOODLES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring the first eight ingredients just to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; set aside., Cook spaghetti according to package directions. , In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in 1/2 teaspoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , Stir-fry carrot and red pepper in remaining oil for 3-4 minutes. Add snow peas and onions; stir-fry 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Return beef to skillet., Drain noodles; add to the pan. Add peanut sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro.

THAI BEEF NOODLE BOWLS

Steps:

• In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle beef with pepper and salt. Cook beef in oil, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides. Using slotted spoon, remove from pan to bowl (leave juices in pan). Cover and keep warm.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, gingerroot and chiles. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, scraping up any beef bits on bottom of pan. Add water, chicken broth and soy sauce; heat to boiling. Add cabbage and noodles, stirring well to separate noodles. Add beef; cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Top each serving with 1 mint leaf, 1 teaspoon cilantro, 1 tablespoon onions and 1 piece lime.

THAI-STYLE BEEF WITH NOODLES

Steps:

• Mix together soy, honey, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow baking dish, then add steak and turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature 20 minutes.
• While steak marinates, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook shallots, stirring occasionally, until browned well, about 8 minutes. Add ginger and curry paste and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute, then add broth and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice, remaining tablespoon fish sauce, and salt to taste and keep warm, covered.
• Heat grill pan over medium-high heat until hot, then lightly oil. Grill steak, turning once, about 8 minutes total (for rare). Transfer to a cutting board and let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss bell pepper and scallions with remaining tablespoon oil, then grill, turning frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
• While steak stands, cook noodles in a pasta pot of boiling unsalted water until al dente, 4 to 7 minutes. Drain well, then add to vegetables and toss well. Divide noodles among 4 deep bowls and top with broth. Cut steak in half lengthwise, then thinly slice across the grain and serve on top of noodles.

EAST MEETS WEST: SMOKED BEEF SHORT RIB NOODLE BOWL

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. Smoked beef ribs take about 8 - 10 hours to get yummy. If you are not a smoker, no worries. You can cook them faster in the oven, or you could buy some smoked short ribs. We have BBQ smoke-pit restaurants all over town, and some of them are lip-smackin' good.
• 3. You will need a good size heavy-bottom skillet that is large enough to handle all of the ingredients.
• 4. I am using beef as the protein for this recipe; however, the possibilities are almost endless: • No protein at all • Shrimp • Fish • Pork • Chicken • Whatever
• 5. You could, of course, shred your own cabbage and carrots. If you choose that route, the ratio should be something like 3 cups cabbage and 1 cup carrots.
• 6. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• 7. Shred the beef short ribs, or leave it in bite-size chunks
• 8. Add the butter and sesame oil to a good-sized skillet over medium heat.
• 9. When the foaming subsides, toss in the cabbage and carrots, and stir until the veggies are tender, about 4 - 5 minutes.
• 10. Chef's Note: If you are adding other veggies (broccoli, peas, etc.) add them now.
• 11. Throw in the garlic, tamari (or liquid aminos), ginger, turmeric, and a pinch or two of salt and pepper, then stir for about a minute.
• 12. Chef's Note: While all of this is happening, you should be cooking your noodles. My package directions gave me two options: Soaking in hot (boiling) water for 25 - 30 minutes or putting them on the stovetop in a pot of boiling water, for 4 - 6 minutes. I choose the soaking method; although it is longer, I did not have to mess with tending to the noodles in a pot of boiling water, while working on the other bits of the recipe. The goal is to have the noodles ready about the same time as the skillet veggies and beef are finishing up.
• 13. Turn the heat down to low, low, then add the beef, and noodles. Stir to combine, and heat up with the veggies, about 3 - 4 minutes.
• 14. PLATE/PRESENT
• 15. Place into bowls and serve. Enjoy.
• 16. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

BEEF NOODLE BOWL

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 2 min.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet. Add meat; cook until browned on all sides, stirring occasionally. Stir in dressing and teriyaki sauce; cook 2 min. or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta mixture; place in large serving bowl. Add meat mixture; toss to coat.