Step 1

Place the fresh udon noodles in boiling water, sit for 10 minutes, and drain.

Step 2

Place a pan or wok over medium-high heat and add the Szechuan peppercorns, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds. Toast for 1 ½ minutes or until golden and cracking. Remove from heat and grind to a powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.

Step 3

Place the same wok over high heat. Add the garlic and stir fry for 40 seconds to 1 minute. Add the sliced beef fillet and stir fry for 2 ½ minutes. Add the ground spices and stir fry for another 1 minute.

Step 4

Add the bok choy, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, stir to combine, and cook for 1 - 1 ½  minutes. Add the noodles, mix well until everything is incorporated, and add the chilli flakes (optional).

Step 5

Remove the wok from the heat and serve in bowls. Garnish with thinly sliced spring onion (scallion), chilli flakes & coriander (cilantro). Dig in.