Chinese Five-Spice Steak with Rice Noodles

Ingredients

• 4  ounces  uncooked wide rice stick noodles (banh pho)
• 1/4  cup  hoisin sauce
• 3  tablespoons  low-sodium soy sauce
• 1  teaspoon  five-spice powder
• 1  (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 2  teaspoons  vegetable oil
• 2  tablespoons  minced green onions
• 2  teaspoons  bottled minced garlic
• 2  medium tomatoes, each cut into 6 wedges
• 2  green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Cook noodles according to package directions.

While noodles cook, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, five-spice powder, and steak in a large bowl. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced green onions and garlic; saute 30 seconds. Add beef mixture; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in tomato wedges, green onion pieces, and chopped basil; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.