Hu Tieu Xao (Vietnamese Stir-Fried Noodles)
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 672kcal
Wide rice noodles stir-fried with tender beef, Chinese broccoli, and bean sprouts in a savory sauce. This hu tieu xao is quick to make, flexible, and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Ingredients
Beef Marinade
- 1 pound flank or skirt steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Stir Fry
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil, divided
- 1 pound wide rice noodles, fresh or dried
- ½ yellow onion, thinly sliced
- ½ pound Chinese broccoli (gai lan), chopped with stems and leaves separated
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- Sriracha, optional
- Chopped scallions, for garnish
Instructions
- Velvet and marinate the beef. Toss the sliced beef with baking soda and let sit for 10–15 minutes to tenderize. Rinse thoroughly under cold water and pat dry. In a bowl, mix oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and garlic powder. Add the beef and coat with ½ tablespoon of the sauce. Let marinate for 15 minutes. Reserve the remaining sauce for the stir-fry.
- Prepare the noodles. Fresh noodles: Cut into 1-inch strips. Blanch for 30 seconds if stiff, then drain and rinse with cold water.Dried noodles: Cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Sear the beef. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Sear beef for 1–2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Cook the vegetables. Add remaining oil. Cook onion and broccoli stems for 2 minutes. Add leaves and cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add noodles and sauce. Gently separate noodles and add them to the pan with the reserved sauce. Toss gently, adding a splash of water or oil if needed.
- Finish and serve. Return beef to the pan and add bean sprouts. Toss until heated through. Garnish with scallions and sriracha if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If your beef is tough, make sure you’re slicing against the grain and don’t skip the baking soda—it tenderizes like a dream.
- Don’t overcook the noodles. Add them last and toss gently so they don’t break apart.
Nutrition
Calories: 672kcal | Carbohydrates: 103g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1317mg | Potassium: 660mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2539IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 4mg
