A Thai Glass Noodle Dish with Egg, Beef & Bean Sprouts

Beef

• 8 oz beef tenderloin ((or flank steak or top sirloin, thinly sliced-I sliced it while frozen))
• ½ tsp cornstarch ((cornflour))
• 1 tsp soy sauce ((use liquid aminos for gluten free))
• ¼ tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp olive oil

Noodles

• 4 oz dried glass noodles ((most are gluten free))

Eggs

• 1 Tbsp olive oil ((for wok or skillet))
• 2 eggs
• ⅛ tsp salt ((added to eggs))
• ⅛ tsp pepper ((added to eggs))

Thai Glass Noodle Stir Fry

• 1 Tbsp olive oil ((for wok or skillet))
• 2 cloves garlic ((minced))
• ½ small onion ((thinly sliced))
• 1 Thai chili pepper ((fresh- can be a red or green chili-deseeded for less heat, finely sliced))
• ½ cup sweet red pepper ((fresh, thinly sliced))
• ½ cup bean sprouts ((ends trimmed))
• ½ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp of white pepper
• 4 tsp fish sauce ((nam pla))
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce ((use liquid aminos for GF))
• 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 tsp palm sugar ((or brown sugar))
• ½ cup water
• 1 pinch fresh cilantro leaves ((for garnish- I do not like cilantro, so I used parsley))

1. 1

   Toss the beef with the cornstarch, soy sauce, pepper and olive oil. Cover and set aside for 10 minutes (do not refrigerate).

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then remove from heat. Immerse the noodles in the hot water; let stand 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Soak until the noodles are soft, yet firm; drain well.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Add olive oil to a wok or skillet over medium high heat. Cook the eggs, stirring, until set but still moist. Transfer the eggs to a plate. Wash and thoroughly dry the wok or skillet.

5. 5

   Heat the olive oil in the wok or skillet over medium high heat. Add the garlic, onion, and chili; stir-fry until the garlic is fragrant the onion is translucent, about 1 minute.

6. 6

   Add the reserved beef and red pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Add reserved eggs, bean sprouts, fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, palm sugar and water and continue to stir-fry for 2 more minutes.

8. 8

   Add the noodles, and stir-fry for 1 minute.

9. 9

   Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves (or parsley, if you don’t like cilantro), and serve immediately.