Beef Hor Fun (Flat Rice Noodles with Beef)

To make the marinade, combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl.

Add the beef strips to the marinade and set aside for 10–15 minutes to marinate.

Heat the wok over a high heat then add the cooking oil. Fry the beef for 2–3 minutes until 80 percent cooked through. Transfer the beef to a plate. Reserve the oil in a jug.

To make the hor fun noodles, return the wok to a high heat until at smoking point. Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved oil. Add the rice noodles, light soy sauce, dark cooking caramel, and black vinegar. Toss until noodles are evenly coated and slightly charred. Transfer the noodles to a plate.

Add 1 tablespoon of the remaining reserved oil to the wok then stir-fry the ginger, garlic, choy sum stalks, and brown onion, tossing frequently, for 2–3 minutes. Add the choy sum leaves and mix well.

Add the beef, spring onions, and bean sprouts. Season with the dark cooking caramel and salt and toss to combine. Add the noodles and toss thoroughly.

Divide among serving bowls. Garnish with some extra spring onions and coriander leaves, if using.