Hot Bean Thread Noodle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 lb bean thread noodles
1 tablespoon oil
3 tablespoons scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
1 lb ground beef
10 ounces shredded carrots
2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 tablespoons chili bean sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder (dried chiles, not the Mexican spice)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Preparation

Soak the noodles in a large bowl of warm water for 15 minutes. When they are soft, drain and discard the water. Cut into 3\" lengths and set aside.
Heat 1 TB oil in large skillet or wok. Add garlic and scallions, saute a few seconds until fragrant. Add beef and carrots, stir fry till beef is cooked.
Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT sesame oil and let cook together gently for about 5 minutes.
Add the drained noodles and sesame oil and cook 5 more minutes.
Serve at once.