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Ingredients
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8 ounces yellow Chinese egg noodles
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons oyster sauce
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2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce
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1 tablespoon hoisin
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon brown sugar
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2 tablespoons water
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1/2 pound top round or sirloin beef, thinly sliced
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Kosher or sea salt, to taste
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Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 medium onion, chopped
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1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
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1/2 pound cabbage, thinly sliced
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1 cup snow peas (about 4 ounces), sliced in half lengthwise
Directions
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Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Rinse under cold water, drain and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, chile-garlic sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, brown sugar and water. Set sauce mixture aside.
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Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the oil and then add the beef. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, about 30 seconds each side.
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Stir in the garlic, onion and ginger. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the garlic and onions are soft and fragrant.
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Stir in the cabbage and snow peas. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Add the noodles and sauce mixture. Toss everything together until combined and heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve hot.