a) Boil a full kettle for the noodles.

b) Halve the bell pepper and remove the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips. Trim and halve the carrot, then halve lengthways (no need to peel). Slice widthways into ½cm thick pieces. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

c) Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).

d) Once hot, add the beef mince, carrot and sliced pepper. Fry until browned and tender, 7-8 mins. Use a spoon to break up the mince as it cooks. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. 

a) Meanwhile, pour the boiled water into a medium saucepan with ½ tsp salt on high heat.

b) Add the noodles and cook until tender, 4 mins. 

c) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and run under cold water to stop them sticking together. 

a) Once the mince is cooked, drain and discard any excess fat. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

b) Add the ginger puree, Indonesian style spice mix and garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 min.

a) Stir in the ketjap manis, soy, honey and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount). TIP: If your honey has hardened, pop it in a bowl of hot water for 1 min.

b) Bring to the boil, then simmer, 3-4 mins.

a) When the sauce has thickened, add the cooked noodles.

b) Stir to coat the noodles in the sauce and cook until piping hot, 1-2 mins.

c) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash more water if the noodles look a little dry.

a) Share the beef noodles between your bowls.

b) Finish by sprinkling over the sesame seeds.