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Indonesian Style Spiced Honey Beef Noodles

with Carrot and Young Pea Pods
4.5(2.2K)Review Summary
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on January 05, 2026
Calories
603 kcal
Protein
37.9g protein
Total
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Egg
  • Soya
  • Sesame
  • Almonds
  • Brazil nuts
  • Cashew nuts
  • Pecan Nuts
  • Peanut
  • Hazelnuts
  • Macadamia Nuts
  • Pistachio nuts
  • Nuts
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Carrot

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 unit(s)

Lime

240 grams

British Beef Mince

125 grams

Egg Noodle Nest

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten, Egg)

80 grams

Young Pea Pods

1 sachet(s)

Indonesian Style Spice Mix

40 grams

Ketjap Manis

(Contains: Soya)

20 milliliter(s)

Soy Sauce

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten, Soya)

15 grams

Honey

5 grams

Roasted White Sesame Seeds

(Contains: Sesame, Almonds, Brazil nuts, Cashew nuts, Pecan Nuts, Peanut, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pistachio nuts, Nuts, May contain traces of allergens)

Not included in your delivery

50 milliliter(s)

Water

Energy (kJ)2523 kJ
Energy (kcal)603 kcal
Fat17.4 g
of which saturates7.2 g
Carbohydrate74.4 g
of which sugars23.9 g
Dietary Fibre6.3 g
Protein37.9 g
Salt3.7 g
Trans Fat0.5 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Chopping Board
Garlic Press
Kettle
Knife
Large Frying Pan
Sieve
Medium Saucepan

Instructions

1

a) Boil a full kettle.

b) Meanwhile, trim the carrot, then halve lengthways (no need to peel). Slice widthways into pieces about 0.5cm thick.

c) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Cut the lime into wedges.

2

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

b) Once the pan is hot, add the beef mince and carrot. Fry until the mince has browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. 

3

a) Meanwhile, pour the boiled water into a medium saucepan with 0.5 tsp salt and bring to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until tender, 4 mins. 

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

c) When the mince has browned, drain and discard any excess fat. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

4

a) Add the pea pods, Indonesian style spice mix and garlic to the beef. Stir-fry until fragrant, 1-2 mins.

b) Add the ketjap manis, soy sauce, honey and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount). TIP: If your honey has hardened, put the sachet in a bowl of hot water for 1 min to loosen.

c) Stir to combine, bring to the boil and simmer until thickened slightly, 2-3 mins.

5

a) Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.

b) Simmer until piping hot, 1-2 mins.Remove from the heat. 

c) Squeeze in the half the lime juice. Taste and season with salt, pepper or more lime juice if needed.

6

a) Share the beef noodles between your bowls.

b) Sprinkle over the sesame seeds.

c) Serve with any remaining lime wedges for squeezing over. 

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Delicious and full of authentic Indonesian flavours, with a perfect balance of spices and sweetness from the honey.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, with many praising the straightforward instructions and short cooking time.
  • Suggestions: Consider draining excess fat from the mince; some found beef strips preferable to mince for texture.
  • Portions: Generally satisfying, though some suggest adding extra vegetables for a more filling meal.
  • Spice level: While many enjoyed the warmth, others found it spicier than expected; consider adjusting spice to taste.
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