Chinese Braised Beef and Noodles

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

* 1/2 lb egg noodles

* 1 lb lean beef

* 1 clove garlic, crushed

* 1 teaspoon salt

* 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated

* 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder

* 2 1/2 tablespoons oil

* 1/2 cup soy sauce

* 1/2 cup duck broth or 1/2 cup chicken broth

* 2 teaspoons cornstarch

* 4 teaspoons water

* 6 green onions, sliced

Procedure:

Cook the noodles in salted boiling water just until tender; 

drain, and rinse under cold water.

Cut the beef into very thin slices.

Mix together the garlic, salt, ginger, and five-spice powder, 

and add the mixture to the beef; mix.

Heat the oil and saute the beef over high heat for 2 minutes.

Mix together the soy sauce and broth, and add it to the beef; 

bring to a boil.

Mix the cornstarch with the remaining 4 tsp water, 

stir into the beef and cook until smooth and thick.

Add noodles, mix well and heat thoroughly.

Add the green onions, and stir for another minute.

Serve immediately.