Korean Beef Noodles (Seoul Food)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs beef flank steak
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1/2 lb shiitake mushroom or cremini mushroom, caps,sliced
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 12 ounces Chinese wheat noodles (udon may also be used)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1-3 small dried hot red chili pepper
• 2 carrots, grated

Directions

1. 1

   Slice beef thinly across the grain into pieces about 3-inches long (doing this while beef is partially frozen is best).

2. 2

   Bring beef to room temperature.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar until sugar dissolves; set aside until needed.

4. 4

   Cook the noodles in boiling water about 8-10 minutes or until tender; drain.

5. 5

   While noodles are cooking, cook mushrooms in oil in a small skillet until softened, then remove and drain away the liquid that collects.

6. 6

   Add the garlic, scallions and hot peppers to the skillet and cook on high for about 1 minute or until pepper becomes aromatic.

7. 7

   Then add the carrot, steak and mushrooms.

8. 8

   Cook the meat for 2-3 minutes but try not to overcook (as this is usually served on the rare side).

9. 9

   Add the soy sauce mixture and cook about 2 minutes more.

10. 10

    Place noodles on a serving platter and top with beef mixture, and toss together until mixed.

11. 11

    Serve at once.