
Singapore-Style Beef Noodles with Sweet Potato Curry Sauce
Ramen-style noodles tossed in a creamy sweet potato curry sauce — blended smooth from sauteed onion, garlic, ginger, and curry powder — topped with browned beef and soy-glazed bok choy. Served with quick-marinated cucumber on the side.
- Total
- 35 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- ground beef16 oz
- sweet potato2 piece
- ramen noodles10 oz
- bok choy2 piece
- yellow onion2 piece
- cucumber1 piece
- garlic4 clove
- fresh ginger4 tsp
- soy sauce2¾ tbsp
- white wine vinegar4 tsp
- curry powder4 tsp
- olive oil2 tbsp
- salt1 tsp
- sugar1 tsp
You'll need
pot · skillet · blender
Method
Boil heavily salted water. Peel and cube the sweet potato.
5 min · prep
Boil the sweet potato until a knife slides through, then drain.
14 min · boil
Toss sliced cucumber with vinegar, sugar, water and salt.
4 min · prep
Finely chop the onion and half the garlic.
3 min · prep
Saute onion and garlic until softened, then toast the curry powder.
5 min · saute
Tip the aromatics into a tall blender jug.
1 min · prep
Saute the chopped bok choy, add half the soy, and set aside.
5 min · saute
Wipe the pan and brown the beef with salt until no pink remains.
5 min · saute
Blend sweet potato, water, garlic, ginger and soy with the aromatics.
4 min · prep
Cook the ramen, drain and rinse, then toss through the warm sauce.
6 min · boil
Top with beef and bok choy. Drain the cucumber and serve alongside.
2 min · rest
Serving suggestion
A cold lager or chilled sake balances the sweet-savory curry sauce. A small handful of crushed peanuts or fried shallots on top adds welcome crunch.
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