Laksa Beef Noodle Stir Fry
Fast stir fried beef and rice noodles coated in spicy laksa paste with pak choi and a squeeze of lime.
Made with Laksa paste. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time25 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.76 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Soak the rice noodles in boiling water following the packet, then drain.
5 min - 2
Mix the ready made laksa paste (see the base recipe) with the tamari and 3 tablespoons of water.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over a very high heat. Stir fry the beef for 2 minutes until browned, then lift it out.
2 min - 4
Add the remaining oil, pepper and pak choi stalks and stir fry for 3 minutes.
3 min - 5
Add the paste mixture and stir for 1 minute. Return the beef, then add the noodles, pak choi leaves and bean sprouts and toss for 2 minutes until piping hot.
3 min - 6
Squeeze over the lime juice and serve straight away.
Tips
- Cook the beef in two batches if your wok is small, so it browns rather than stews.
- Slice the steak across the grain for tender strips.
- Keep the heat high and everything moving to stop the noodles sticking.
Storing and freezing
Eat straight away. Keep any leftovers cooled within 1 hour in the fridge for up to 1 day and reheat once until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I use chicken or prawns instead of beef?
Yes. Chicken strips need 5 to 6 minutes until cooked through, while prawns need only 2 to 3 minutes until pink.
How do I stop the noodles clumping?
Rinse them after soaking, drain well and toss with a teaspoon of oil. Add them last and keep tossing.
Is this gluten free?
Yes, with gluten free tamari and rice noodles. It is also dairy free, egg free and nut free.
More made with laksa paste
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.