Stir-fried Beef with Noodles and Chilli

Method

1 Soak the noodles according to the packet instructions; drain well, then toss in 15ml (1tbsp) oil and the soy sauce. Set aside.

2 Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Place the tamarind sauce, fish sauce, sugar and stock in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Set aside.

3 To make the stir-fry, heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan or wok. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and lime leaves and fry, stirring, for 5min. Add the beef, curry paste, turmeric, paprika and chilli powder and stir-fry for 3min.

4 Add the red pepper and French beans and stir-fry for a further 3min. Blend in the prepared sauce and simmer for a further 3min. Carefully stir in the soaked noodles and heat the mixture through for 2min. Transfer the stir-fry to a warmed serving dish. Garnish with fried basil leaves or fresh coriander and serve immediately.