Fiery Sichuan Mala Beef Noodles with Scallion and Cilantro

Ingredients

• 400 grams beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 300 grams fresh wheat noodles
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup scallions, sliced
• 1 cup cilantro, chopped

• 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns, toasted and ground
• 2 tablespoons dried red chilies, crushed
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated

Method

1. 01
   In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves. Set aside.
2. 02
   Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add Sichuan peppercorns and toast until fragrant. Remove and grind to a powder.
3. 03
   In the same pan, add vegetable oil. Add dried red chilies, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir-fry briefly until aromatic.
4. 04
   Add the thinly sliced beef to the pan. Stir-fry until browned and just cooked through.
5. 05
   Pour the prepared sauce over the beef. Add the ground Sichuan peppercorns and stir to coat the beef thoroughly.
6. 06
   Cook the fresh wheat noodles according to package instructions. Drain and add to the pan with the beef and sauce.
7. 07
   Toss the noodles with the beef and sauce until well combined. Add sliced scallions and toss again.
8. 08
   Serve immediately, garnished with chopped cilantro.