Description
This sizzling Mongolian BBQ recipe brings smoky, sweet-savory Asian street food straight to your kitchen in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Proteins (choose 1–2):
- Beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- Pork tenderloin, sliced thin
- Chicken breast/thighs, thinly sliced
- Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Firm tofu or tempeh (vegetarian option)
Vegetables (choose 3–5):
- Green cabbage, shredded
- Broccoli florets
- Carrots, julienned
- Red and yellow bell peppers, sliced
- Mushrooms (shiitake/button), sliced
- Zucchini, thinly sliced
- Bean sprouts
- Scallions, chopped
Noodles:
- Rice noodles or udon noodles, pre-cooked
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari)
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Optional: 1 tsp chili paste
Garnishes:
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro
- Crushed peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Slice vegetables and proteins; pre-cook noodles and lay everything out in bowls.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Adjust heat with chili paste if desired.
- Cook Protein: Heat wok with oil. Stir-fry meat or tofu until cooked and browned. Remove and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Veggies: Add oil if needed. Stir-fry firmer veggies first, then add softer ones. Cook until just tender.
- Combine & Sauce: Add proteins and noodles back into wok. Pour sauce over everything and stir-fry until well-coated.
- Plate & Garnish: Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds, cilantro, and optional crushed peanuts.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate meat in soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil.
- Cook in small batches to maintain high heat and prevent steaming.
- Prepping all ingredients beforehand ensures a smooth cooking experience.
- Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days; freeze cooked components (except noodles) for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg