Singapore Noodles

Step 1: Bring water to boil in covered pot for noodles.

Step 2: With food processor on, put ginger and garlic through feed tube to mince; remove and set aside.

Step 3: Cut carrots in quarters. Trim green part from leeks. Wash white part of leeks, and put carrots and leeks in food processor. Chop finely by pulsing.

Step 4: Cut beef against the grain into thin slices.

Step 5: Heat oil in nonstick skillet; saute ginger and garlic for a few seconds. Add coriander, hot-pepper flakes and cumin, and stir-fry a few seconds. Remove and set aside.

Step 6: Add beef to skillet and brown on both sides; add carrots and leeks and saute a minute or two.

Step 7: Cook noodles.

Step 8: Mix cornstarch with a little beef stock and then combine all stock to make mixture smooth. Add to skillet with reserved seasonings. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens.

Step 9: Drain noodles and stir in.