Bean Paste Flavored Beef with Noodles in Broth

Ingredients: 
1 1/2 cups cubed beef
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 tablespoon chopped spring onions
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce

1/2 tablespoon bean paste
1/2 teaspoon hot bean paste
2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons rice wine
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 piece star anise, floweret
225 grams dry noodles ,boiled

For every serving , add:

1/4 teaspoon chopped spring onions
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup beef stock
2 tablespoons cabbage , blanched

Procedure:

* Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a preheated wok. Add spring onions and ginger;

* Add soy sauce, bean paste and hot bean paste and stir-fry until fragrant.

* Pour in water, followed by rice wine,sugar and star anise.

* Add beef and bring to a boil.

* Simmer over low heat about 30 minutes until the meat is cooked soft.

* Combine beef and noodles in each serving bowl and serve hot.
Makes 4 servings