Superfast Thai Inspired Beef Noodles

a) Meanwhile, halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.

b) Heat a drizzle of oil in large frying pan on high heat.

c) Once hot, add the beef mince and pepper, then sprinkle over the Thai style spice blend (add less if you'd prefer things milder).

a) Fry until the mince is browned and the pepper has softened, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.

b) Meanwhile, cut the lime (see ingredients for amount) into wedges. Trim and peel the carrot. Use the peeler to peel long ribbons down the length of the carrot, stopping at the core.

c) In a small bowl, combine the ketjap manis, honey, soy sauce and ketchup (see pantry for amount). Add a good squeeze of lime juice from a lime wedge and mix well. TIP: If your honey has hardened, pop it in a bowl of hot water for 1 min.

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

b) Add the sauce and carrot ribbons to the pan with the beef.

c) Bring to a simmer and bubble until the sauce has thickened, 1-2 mins.

a) Add the cooked noodles to the mince.

b) Stir to coat the noodles in the sauce and cook until everything's piping hot, 1 min.

c) Add a splash of water if you feel it needs it.