Sticky Asian Beef Skewers

Recipe Directions

1. For best results, take the beef out of the refrigerator 10 minutes before starting to cook. If you skip this step, you may need to cook the skewers longer than this recipe card indicates. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees fahrenheit.
2. Fill a 4-6 quart pot 2/3 full with water. Put the pot on the stove over high heat. Add 1 tbsp of salt to the water. Bring up to a boil.
3. While you are waiting for the water to boil, assemble the skewers. Cut open the package of ground beef with asian spices (a) and place on a plate. Open the package of skewers (b) - they have been pre-soaked. Divide the beef into equal portions. (You will have enough meat to make 1 skewer /serving). Form the beef into an oblong, sausage-like shape, and slide onto a skewer. Press the beef around the skewer so that it supports the meat. Repeat with remaining skewers. Set aside.
4. When the pot of water is boiling, add the wide noodles (c) to the pot. Cook for 6-8 minutes.
5. Heat a skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. When the pan has warmed up, add 1 tbsp of olive oil or enough to coat the bottom of the pan. Place the beef skewers in the pan and sear for 2 minutes, then turn them over and sear the other side for 2 minutes. After searing, place the beef skewers on a baking tray lined with parchment.
6. Pour 1/2 of the honey chili sauce (d) over the beef and spread around with a pastry brush to coat the meat evenly. Place the baking sheet in your 425 degree oven. Bake for 7-9 minutes.
7. When the noodles are ready, drain the water from the pot. Drizzle a small amount of oil over the noodles and toss.
8. Heat a skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. When the pan has warmed up, add 1 tbsp of oil or enough to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the cooked noodles to the pan along with the bok choy, cabbage and carrot (e). Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Saute for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then remove the pan from the heat and pour the palm sugar vinaigrette (f) on top. Mix everything together with tongs.
9. When the skewers have finished cooking, transfer to a clean plate. Brush with the remaining honey chili sauce. Spoon the noodles and vegetables on to your serving plates. Place the skewers on top. Add chili spiced peanuts (g) to finish the dish.