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Ingredients

• 300 g All-Purpose Flour (for noodle dough, sifted)
• 150 ml Water (cold, for dough)
• 1 tsp Salt (for dough)
• 1 large Egg (room temperature, for dough)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for dough and stir‑fry)
• 30 g Mixed Hot Chilies (blend of Mexican jalapeño, Chinese dried red, Malaysian bird's eye, Indian cayenne, Thai bird's eye; seeds removed for slightly less burn if desired)
• 4 cloves Garlic (peeled)
• 2 tsp Ginger (freshly grated)
• 2 tbsp Crispy Fried Shallots (store‑bought or homemade)
• 2 stalks Green Onions (thinly sliced)
• 150 g Minced Beef (80% lean)
• 2 tbsp Dried Anchovies (Ekon Bilis) (lightly toasted)
• 2 pieces Soft‑Boiled Egg (cooked 6 min, peeled)
• 100 g Sweet Potato Leaves (washed, roughly chopped (can substitute spinach))
• 500 ml Chicken Broth (low‑sodium)
• 1 tsp Fish Sauce (for broth seasoning)
• ½ tsp Sugar (balances broth)
• 1 tsp Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tsp Mala Powder (Sichuan Peppercorn) (optional, adds numbing tingle)
• 1 tsp Vinegar (rice vinegar preferred)

Instructions

1. Make the Noodle Dough

   In a mixing bowl combine flour, salt, water, egg and 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a lightly floured surface for 8‑10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

   Time: PT15M

2. Rest the Dough

   Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes. This relaxes gluten and makes rolling easier.

   Time: PT15M

3. Roll and Cut Fresh Noodles

   Divide the dough into 4 portions. Using a rolling pin (or noodle machine), roll each portion into a thin sheet (~2 mm). Fold the sheet loosely and cut into 2‑mm wide strips. Unfold and dust with a little flour to prevent sticking.

   Time: PT15M

4. Prepare the Multi‑Chili Paste

   In a food processor blend the mixed hot chilies, garlic, ginger, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp fish sauce, 1 tsp lime juice, 1 tsp mala powder (optional) and 2 tbsp vegetable oil until a smooth, glossy paste forms.

   Time: PT10M

5. Cook the Noodles

   Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add a pinch of salt, then drop the fresh noodles in. Stir gently and cook for 3‑4 minutes until al dente and slightly foamy. Drain using a fine mesh sieve and rinse briefly with cold water to stop cooking.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 100°C

6. Stir‑Fry the Aromatics & Beef

   Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok over medium‑high heat. Add crispy fried shallots and sliced green onions; sauté 30 seconds. Add minced beef, breaking it up, and stir‑fry until browned, about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 180°C

7. Combine Noodles with Chili Paste

   Return the drained noodles to the wok. Add the prepared chili paste, 1 tsp vinegar and a splash of water (≈30 ml) to help coat. Toss vigorously for 1‑2 minutes until every strand is glossy and evenly coated.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 180°C

8. Add Toppings

   Transfer noodles to serving bowls. Top each bowl with the cooked minced beef, toasted dried anchovies, a soft‑boiled egg (halved), extra crispy fried shallots, and sliced green onions.

   Time: PT2M

9. Prepare Sweet‑Potato‑Leaf Soup

   In a saucepan bring chicken broth to a gentle simmer. Add sweet potato leaves, a pinch of salt, and a drizzle of fish sauce. Cook 2‑3 minutes until leaves wilt. Ladle a small amount of broth into each bowl beside the noodles.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 95°C

10. Final Mix & Serve

    Before eating, give the bowl a quick stir so the egg yolk mixes with the chili‑coated noodles, creating a rich sauce. Serve immediately while hot.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

650

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

80 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

5 g