Asian-Style Noodle Salad with Beef

recipe

• Step 1
  Cook or soak the rice noodles according to the package instructions.
• Step 2
  Meanwhile, thinly slice the cucumber and set aside.
• Step 3
  Wash the broccoli and cut it into florets.
• Step 4
  Cook the broccoli in a pot of salted boiling water for 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
• Step 5
  Drain the rice noodles and rinse them under cold water.
• Step 6
  Drain the broccoli and rinse under cold water.
• Step 7
  Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over high heat. Add the beef and cook for 1 minute.
• Step 8
  Flip the beef. Add the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and sugar to the pan and cook for 1 more minute.
• Step 9
  When the beef is done, remove it from the pan and let the sauce continue to cook, until it reduces a bit.
• Step 10
  Slice the beef into strips.
• Step 11
  Place the noodles, cucumber, broccoli, mint leaves, and sesame seeds in a large bowl. Add the sauce, season with pepper and mix to combine.
• Step 12
  Serve the noodle salad on a plate with the beef, a few more mint leaves and sesame seeds — it's ready!