Beef and Black Beans With Noodles

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Cut green pepper into julienne strips about ⅛ inch thick; cut beef into strips ⅛ inch wide, 2 inches long and about ⅛ inch thick.

2. Step 2

   Remove heads and tails from bean sprouts, and rinse.

3. Step 3

   Mix cornstarch with a little chicken stock to make paste; then stir in remaining stock.

4. Step 4

   Rinse black beans to remove salt; drain.

5. Step 5

   Cook noodles in boiling water until tender, 1 to 2 minutes, depending on thickness of noodles. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons peanut oil.

6. Step 6

   Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in a wok until it shimmers; stir-fry black beans, ginger and garlic for 30 seconds; add beef and green pepper and stir-fry until beef loses its color.

7. Step 7

   Add bean sprouts and spring onion and stir-fry.

8. Step 8

   Make a well in center and stir in chicken stock mixture and oyster sauce; stir-fry until mixture thickens slightly.

9. Step 9

   Remove from heat and stir in drained noodles.