Umami Beef Udon Noodle Stir-Fry

• Meanwhile, thinly slice carrot into sticks. Trim and roughly chop pea pods. Finely chop garlic. • In a medium bowl, combine beef strips, sweet soy seasoning and a drizzle of olive oil. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. When oil is hot, cook beef strips, tossing, in batches until browned and cooked through, 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

TIP: Cooking the beef in batches over high heat helps it stay tender.

• Wipe out frying pan and return to high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook trimmed green beans, pea pods and carrot, tossing, until tender, 4-5 minutes. • Reduce heat to mediu, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. • Stir in cooked noodles, beef strips, umami paste, sweet chilli sauce, the soy sauce and boiling water (1/3 cup for 2 people / 2/3 cup for 4 people), until combined, 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper.