Beef Short Ribs with Saifun Bean Threads

Name: Beef Short Ribs with Saifun Bean Threads
Yield: serves 2
Ingredients: 2 bunches (3 ounces total) saifun bean threads; 1 clove garlic, grated; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon Japanese soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sake; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon hot chili oil; Pinch of pepper; 12 ounces 1/2-inch-thick bone-in short ribs, cut into 8 pieces; 1/4 cup dried wood ear mushrooms; 1/2 cup stemmed thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms; 1/3 cup peeled thinly sliced celery (2-inch lengths); 1/4 cup peeled thinly sliced carrots (2-inch lengths); 1 cup sliced napa cabbage, ends trimmed; 2 tablespoons mirin; 3 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sunchang kochujang (Korean chili paste); 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; Pinch each of salt and pepper

December 9, 2011

Saifun bean threads are more toothsome and chewier than rice noodles, so they’re perfect for stir-frying, like in this recipe. I created this recipe for two servings; if you want to prepare it for four, just cook in two batches. I’ve combined these noodles with a spicy, tangy sauce and delicious beef short ribs.

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