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                        HOT BEAN THREAD NOODLES

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Oriental

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/4   lb           Bean thread noodles
  1       tb           Oil
  3       tb           Finely chopped scallions
  2       tb           Finely chopped garlic
  1       lb           Ground beef
                       -----SAUCE-----
  2       c            Chicken stock
  1 1/2   tb           Chili bean sauce
  1                    Dried red chile -- OR
  1       t            -chili powder
  2       tb           Light soy sauce
  1       t            Sesame oil

 SOAK THE NOODLES in a large bowl of warm water for 15 minutes. When they
 are soft, drain them and discard the water. Cut them into 3-inch lengths
 using kitchen scissors or knife. Put 1 tablespoon of oil into a hot wok or
 pot, then add the scallions and garlic and stir-fry quickly for a few
 seconds. Add the meat and stir-fry until it is cooked. (This should take
 between 5 and 10 minutes.) Then add all the sauce ingredients, except the
 sesame oil and cook the mixture over a gentle heat for about 5 minutes. Now
 add the drained noodles and sesame oil and cook the mixture for a further 5
 minutes. Ladle some noodles and sauce into individual bowls or into one
 large serving bowl, and serve at once.



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