Asian marinated steak with wok noodles

Enjoy the perfect combination of juicy steak, crisp vegetables, and flavorful noodles in this Asian-inspired dish. The steak is marinated overnight to develop a rich umami flavor before being served on a bed of wok-fried noodles and vegetables.

Serves: 4

Ingredients

For the steak marinade

• 4 steaks (ribeye, sirloin, or striploin)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp Chinese black rice vinegar
• 3 cm fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

For the noodles and vegetables

• 300 g egg noodles or wok noodles
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 carrot, cut into thin strips
• 150 g broccoli florets
• 100 g snow peas
• 3 spring onions, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 cm fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 1 red chili, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp sesame oil

For the noodle sauce

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce or teriyaki sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, sesame oil, maple syrup, black rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, soy sauce, and black pepper.
2. Coat the steaks thoroughly with the marinade.
3. Cover and refrigerate for approximately 12 hours.

Prepare the noodles

1. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
2. Drain and set aside.

Cook the steak

1. Remove the steaks from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
2. Heat your HOT WOK burner with a grill plate, cast iron pan, or frying pan.
3. Cook the steaks to your preferred doneness.
4. Let the steaks rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.

Wok the vegetables and noodles

1. Heat a wok over high heat.
2. Add sesame oil.
3. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and chili for about 30 seconds.
4. Add broccoli, carrot, bell pepper, and snow peas.
5. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. Add the cooked noodles.
7. Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil.
8. Toss everything together for 1–2 minutes.
9. Add the spring onions and give everything a final stir.

Serve

1. Slice the rested steak into thin strips.
2. Divide the noodles and vegetables between serving bowls or plates.
3. Arrange the steak on top.
4. Garnish with extra sesame seeds and spring onions if desired.

Tip

For the best results, cook the vegetables quickly over high heat. The intense heat from a HOT WOK burner helps preserve their texture while adding authentic wok flavor to the dish.