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Banh Da Xao

A traditional Northern Vietnamese dish of chewy stir-fried red rice noodles cooked with tender beef and fresh greens.

25 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz red rice noodles, soaked
  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch water spinach, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak 8 oz soaked red rice noodles in warm water for 15 minutes, then drain thoroughly.

  2. 2

    Heat half of 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat.

  3. 3

    Add 4 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and cook until browned and reaching an internal temperature of 145°F, about 3 minutes, then remove from wok.

  5. 5

    Add remaining 2 tbsp vegetable oil and 1 bunch chopped water spinach to the wok, stir-frying for 2 minutes until wilted.

  6. 6

    Return soaked red rice noodles and thinly sliced flank steak to the wok, then pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp oyster sauce.

  7. 7

    Toss everything over high heat for 2 minutes until thoroughly combined and hot, then serve.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Banh Da Xao reach?

For Banh Da Xao, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the soak in Banh Da Xao?

Step 1 reads: "Soak 8 oz soaked red rice noodles in warm water for 15 minutes, then drain thoroughly." Better not. The soak in step 1 hydrates the ingredient so it softens evenly in the time given; skipping it means a longer cook and a less even texture.

What can I use instead of oyster sauce in Banh Da Xao?

The entry for Banh Da Xao calls for 2 tbsp oyster sauce. In its place: Hoisin thinned with a little soy sauce is the nearest shelf substitute, and a mushroom stir-fry sauce is the vegetarian one. Both are sweeter, so hold back any sugar in the recipe.

Can I use another cut instead of flank steak in Banh Da Xao?

Flank, skirt, hanger and flat iron swap freely at the same weight. Slice whichever you use across the grain, or it eats tough. As written, the entry for Banh Da Xao uses 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced.

Can I make Banh Da Xao gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Banh Da Xao is 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Banh Da Xao contain shellfish?

Yes: 2 tbsp oyster sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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