Beef beef

Add the soba noodles to the boiling water. Note: be sure to add the correct amount of noodles in order for your dish to be perfectly balanced, just the way we planned it! Boil for 8 minutes, or until cooked. Drain and refresh with cold water. Return the noodles to the saucepan.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the kecap manis, soy sauce and white wine vinegar. Set aside.

Place the sesame seeds in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Toast the seeds for 2-3 minutes, or until golden. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Stir-fry beef in two batches for 2 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a plate. Heat another drizzle of olive oil in the same pan over a high heat. Add the spring onion, carrot and gai lan. Stir-fry for 1 minute, or until vibrant in colour and just cooked. Return beef to the wok with soy sauce mixture and cooked soba noodles. Stir fry for 2 minutes, or until heated through. Remove from the heat.