Beef with Soba Noodles

Submitted by Myst on Tue, 11/27/2018 - 18:47
Ingredients
1/3cSake
3TblsHoisin Sauce
2TblsSoy Sauce
4tspsSugar
1tspFresh Ginger (grated)
1/8tspCayenne
2/3lbBeef Tenderloin (cubed)
4ozDried Soba Noodles
1largeCarrot (julienned)
1/2packagePea Pods (sliced on the bias)
2greenOnions (thinly sliced on a bias)
2tspsToasted Sesame Oil
1TblToasted Sesame Seeds
Preparation
  1. For dressing, in a small sauce pan combine the sake, 2T hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sugar, ginger and cayenne and bring to a boil, remove from heat and cool slightly.
  2. Cut meat into large bite sized pieces and put into a bowl, add 1T hoisin sauce and 2T of the prepared dressing and marinated at room temperature for 30 mintues.
  3. Thread meat onto skewers.
  4. Prepare the carrot and pea pods and in individual bowls microwave with a couple tablespoons of water, covered for 45 seconds.
  5. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a tablespoon of salt.  Boil soba noodles per directions.
  6. Prepare the grill for medium heat or heat cast iron griddle over medium-high heat and grill the beef skewers 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. In a serving bowl add the pea pods, carrots, cooked noodles, beef and toss with the remain dressing and 2t toasted sesame oil. Garnish with the  sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.