Leftover Steak Spicy Ramen Noodles
Posted on May 18, 2020 by nerinatimm in beef
The Leftover Steak Spicy Ramen Noodles was almost better than the steak itself, if that is even possible.
I made the Leftover Steak Spicy Ramen Noodles with two pieces of rump tail that I had left from yesterday’s BBQ. I cooked a 1 kg piece of rump in the Weber and since we are now only two in the house, it was a bit much. Suppose I will have to learn how to cook for the empty nest.
Using leftovers is nothing new in my kitchen. Leftover rice is a firm favourite and the possibilities for sweet and savory dishes are endless. After a weekend where I made a pork roast, my kids know, on Monday night they can expect Pork Sliders. It is very seldom that I will roast only one chicken. It just does not make sense to switch the oven on for only one chicken. I will always roast two birds and make a tray of roast vegetables to use in pasta dishes or ratatouille.
I cooked a 1 kg piece rump tail, but any leftover steak will do. The best part to this recipe is that I can use my leftover Chicken Marinade. It needed a little tweak to make a spicy sauce for the ramen noodles.
Leftover Steak spicy Ramen Noodles
serves 2 – main meal
Ingredients
About 350 g/ 0.77 lb leftover steak, cut into thin strips
15 ml / 1 T oil – I used chili oil, because I like a bit of heat
3 cm piece ginger – grated
2 cloves garlic- finely chopped
2 spring onion – finely chopped
100 ml chicken marinade
30 ml/ 2 T soy sauce
10 ml/2 t white or rice wine vinegar
2 packets instant noodles 0r 150 g ramen noodles
1½ cups broccoli florets
fresh coriander for serving
1 lime – cut in wedges (optional)
Method
Cook noodles in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside. Discard the sachets of flavourants. (I use them when I cook soups or stews) Bring a small pot of water to the boil and cook the broccoli florets in boiling water for about 2 minutes. Strain and plunge into ice water to retain the color. Heat the oil in a big pan or wok and add the chopped onion, garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 minute. Add the steak strips and cook until starting to brown. Add chicken marinade, soy sauce and vinegar to the pan. Stir. Reduce heat simmer for 5 minutes.
Add cooked noodles and broccoli florets and toss to coat. serve with a squeeze of lime and chopped coriander.