Set a container over a scale. Add chili crisp, peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, and lime juice. Mix together until the sauce is homogenous.

Store in the fridge until ready to use.

Boil & drain your noodles of choice according to package directions.

• Save the pot of water to blanch the asparagus in step 3.

While the noodles are boiling, sear the beef: place a griddle or large pan over high heat. Add the ground meat, salt, minced garlic, and chili powder. Break up with a potato masher or spatula and let it brown until cooked through.

Finally, blanch the asparagus. Add the asparagus to a pot of boiling water for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath. Once cooled, drain and pat dry.

Now that you have all of your components ready, assemble individual portions whenever you need a meal: add a spoonful of chili vinaigrette to a bowl, followed by a bed of noodles, beef, and asparagus. Garnish with scallions and more chili vinaigrette to finish. Enjoy warm or cold.