Savory Beef Chili Wide Ribbon Noodles
Experience the ultimate comfort food with wide, chewy ribbon noodles tossed in a rich, savory beef chili sauce. Topped with crunchy peanuts and scallions.
Hand-pulled or wide ribbon noodles dressed in rich, savory sauces are a beloved staple in regional Chinese street food culture. The combination of chewy starch, toasted aromatics, and fragrant chili oil creates a deeply satisfying textural experience. This quick and robust dish relies on a savory beef chili paste to deliver an umami-packed flavor profile that instantly awakens the palate.
Ingredients
- 200 g dry wide ribbon noodles
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 red chilies, chopped
- 2 tbsp whole roasted peanuts
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 tbsp dark beef chili sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
- to taste salt
Instructions
- 1Boil the wide noodles
Add the dry wide noodles into a wok filled with boiling water. Allow them to cook until they reach about 70 to 80 percent doneness before removing them.
Tip: Keep an eye on the cooking time so the noodles retain a chewy texture and do not become overly soft. - 2Rinse the noodles with cold water
Remove the partially cooked noodles from the pot and transfer them to a clean bowl. Rinse them briefly with cold water to stop the cooking process, then drain and set them aside to cool.
Tip: A quick cold rinse helps keep the noodles firm and prevents them from sticking together. - 3Stir-fry aromatics and peanuts
Heat oil in a wok and fry the prepared seasonings, including minced garlic, chopped red chilies, and whole peanuts, until fragrant.
Tip: Stir continuously over medium heat to ensure the garlic and peanuts toast evenly without burning. - 4Add green onions
Mix chopped green onions into the fragrant chili, garlic, and peanut oil mixture in the wok.
Tip: Adding green onions at this stage releases their fresh aroma into the hot oil base. - 5Add the beef chili sauce
Add a generous spoonful of dark beef chili sauce into the wok. Stir to combine with the aromatics, allowing the savory aroma to release and bloom in the hot oil.
Tip: This special jar of beef sauce is the essential ingredient that forms the core flavor of the dish. - 6Season the sauce
Add some salt and sugar into the simmering beef sauce mixture and stir well to enhance the overall flavor.
Tip: Adjust the balance of salt and sugar according to personal preference to round out the savory profile. - 7Add sesame seeds and simmer
Stir white sesame seeds into the rich beef sauce. Let the mixture simmer gently until it is bubbling, fully heated through, and highly aromatic before removing from the heat to serve over your noodles.
Tip: Keep the heat at a moderate level while simmering the sauce to ensure the aromatics and chilies release their flavor without burning or turning bitter.
