Taipiien (Uyghur Stir-fried Noodles)

🛒 Ingredients

• Fresh thick wheat noodles 200 g · 280 kcal
• Beef sirloin, thinly sliced 100 g · 180 kcal
• Bell pepper (green & red), julienned 50 g · 15 kcal
• Onion, thinly sliced 40 g · 16 kcal
• Tomato, chopped 50 g · 9 kcal
• Napa cabbage, shredded 50 g · 12 kcal
• Celery stalk, sliced 30 g · 4 kcal
• Garlic, minced 5 g · 7 kcal
• Ginger, grated 5 g · 4 kcal
• Soy sauce (low sodium) 15 g · 8 kcal
• Vegetable oil 10 g · 90 kcal
• Cumin powder 1 g · 4 kcal
• Chili flakes (optional) 0 g · 2 kcal
• Water or beef broth 50 g · 0 kcal
• Fresh cilantro, chopped 5 g · 1 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook fresh thick wheat noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat; add thinly sliced beef and stir-fry until browned on all sides.
3. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the wok, stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add sliced onion and celery to the wok; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
5. Stir in bell peppers, chopped tomato, and shredded Napa cabbage; cook for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
6. Pour in soy sauce and water/broth, add cumin powder and chili flakes (if using); stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
7. Add the cooked noodles to the wok with the beef and vegetables; toss everything together until the noodles are well coated with the sauce.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro.