**Beef noodle soup**, a delectable Taiwanese dish, captivates taste buds with its symphony of flavors. This hearty soup features tender beef chunks, springy noodles, and a savory broth infused with an aromatic blend of spices. The star of the show is undoubtedly the broth, meticulously crafted using beef bones, ginger, scallions, star anise, and a hint of cinnamon. The resulting elixir is rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. Accompanying the broth is a generous portion of tender beef, braised until fall-apart tender and infused with the essence of the aromatic broth. No beef noodle soup is complete without its namesake noodles, typically thick and chewy, providing a delightful contrast to the tender beef and savory broth. An array of garnishes, such as pickled mustard greens, cilantro, and a drizzle of chili oil, adds the finishing touches to this Taiwanese masterpiece. This article presents not only the classic beef noodle soup recipe but also variations that cater to diverse preferences, including a vegetarian version for those seeking a meatless alternative.
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TAIWANESE BEEF NOODLE SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: water, beef shank, scallions, fresh ginger, star anise, vegetable oil, garlic, red chiles, medium white onion, rock sugar, spicy bean paste, dark soy sauce, rice wine, light soy sauce, medium tomatoes, white pepper, salt, dried bay leaf, flour noodle, bok choy, scallion, fresh cilantro, red chile
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with about 6 quarts (5 ½ L) of water and add the beef shank, 3 scallions, 5 slices of ginger, and 3 star anise pods. Cover, bring to a boil over high heat, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove the meat from the pot, rinse in cold water, and cut into thick slices. Discard the cooking liquid.
- In a wok or large pan over medium-high heat, pour in the vegetable oil and add the remaining 3 scallions, 3 ginger slices, the garlic, red chiles, remaining 3 star anise pods, the onion, rock sugar, and spicy bean paste. Cook until the onions start to become translucent.
- Add the sliced beef.
- Add the dark soy sauce, for color, stir, then add the rice wine.
- Pour in the light soy sauce, for flavor, then add the tomatoes. Stir fry for 8-10 minutes.
- Fill the same large pot about a quarter of the way with water and heat over medium-high heat. Add the stir-fried meat, vegetables, and cooking liquid.
- Add more water until the meat is just covered, then add the white pepper, salt, and bay leaves. Cover and reduce the heat to low and simmer for at least 2 hours, until the meat becomes tender. Remove the bay leaves and star anise before serving.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat and cook the flour noodles according to the package instructions. Remove the noodles from the water.
- Add the bok choy to the boiling water. Cook for 3 minutes, then remove.
- To assemble the soup, place a generous amount of noodles in the bottom of a bowl. Then, add bok choy, meat, and broth. Garnish with scallions, cilantro, and red chilies.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 838 calories, Carbohydrate 74 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 66 grams, Sugar 13 grams
1-DAY NOODLES (TAIWANESE BEEF NOODLE SOUP) RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: bone-in chuck beef short ribs, beef shin bones, oxtail, white onion, carrots, large tomatoes, red apple, celery, garlic, fresh ginger, scallions, rice wine, star anise, sichuan peppercorns, coriander seeds, vegetable oil, doubanjiang, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rock sugar, kosher salt, granulated sugar, fresh noodles, baby bok choy, mustard green
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the short ribs, beef shin bones, and oxtail and boil for 30 minutes to remove any impurities. Drain and rinse the meat and bones under cold running water.
- Add the meat and bones to a clean large pot with the onion, carrots, tomatoes, apple, celery, garlic, ginger, rice wine and scallions (set 2 aside for garnish). Add enough water to cover and bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, in a small, dry pan over high heat, toast the star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, and coriander until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the toasted spices to the boiling broth.
- In the same small pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the doubanjiang and cook until fragrant and caramelized, about 30 seconds.
- Add the caramelized doubanjiang to the boiling broth, along with the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and rock sugar.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the meat and bones for 3 hours. Remove the short ribs from the broth and let cool slightly, then wrap in foil and let rest in the refrigerator overnight.
- Cook the broth for another 3 hours, adding more water as needed to keep the solids covered. Remove the broth from the heat and stir in the salt and sugar. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Transfer the broth and solids to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight.
- When ready to assemble, skim the solidified fat from the top of the broth and reserve. Return the broth and solids to a large pot and heat over medium heat until bubbling. Strain the broth into a clean pot, discarding the solids.
- Add the bok choy to the hot broth and blanch for 30 seconds, then remove from the pot and set aside.
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, then drain.
- Cut the short ribs into bite-size cubes. Heat the remaining teaspoon of vegetable oil in a medium pan over high heat. Add the short ribs and sear until the outside is crispy, 2-3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Thinly slice the remaining 2 scallions.
- To serve, add 1 tablespoon of reserved fat to a bowl. Add the noodles. Pour in the broth, then top with short rib cubes, scallions, bok choy, and cooked salted mustard.
- Enjoy!
TAIWANESE BEEF NOODLE SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Beef Dinner Winter Noodle Gourmet Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Bring water, soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, ginger, white parts of scallion, garlic, cilantro stems, tangerine peel, star anise, and red pepper flakes to a boil in a 5- to 6-quart pot, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add short ribs and gently simmer, covered, turning occasionally, until meat is very tender but not falling apart, 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 hours. Let meat stand in cooking liquid, uncovered, 1 hour.
- Transfer meat to a cutting board with tongs and discard bones and membranes, then cut meat across the grain into 1/2-inch-thick slices. 3Pour beef broth through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into a bowl and discard solids. Skim fat from cooking liquid and transfer liquid to a 3-quart saucepan. Add chicken broth and meat and reheat soup over moderately low heat.
- Meanwhile, cook noodles in a 6- to 8-quart pot of (unsalted) boiling water until tender, about 7 minutes (14 to 15 minutes for linguine). Drain noodles well in a colander and divide among 4 large soup bowls.
- Ladle broth over noodles and top with meat, scallion greens, bean sprouts, pickled mustard greens, cilantro sprigs, and red chile (if using).
- *Available at some Asian markets.
- **Available at some Asian markets and Uwajimaya (800-889-1928).
Tips:
- To make the beef broth, use a combination of beef bones, beef chuck roast, and brisket. This will give the broth a rich and flavorful taste.
- When cooking the beef, be sure to sear it well before simmering it in the broth. This will help to develop the beef's flavor.
- To make the noodles, use a high-quality wheat flour. This will help to ensure that the noodles are chewy and flavorful.
- When cooking the noodles, be sure to cook them until they are al dente. This means that they should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to them.
- To assemble the soup, start by placing the noodles in a bowl. Then, add the beef broth, beef, and vegetables. Finally, top with the cilantro and green onions.
Conclusion:
Taiwanese beef noodle soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The beef broth is rich and flavorful, the beef is tender and juicy, and the vegetables are crisp and refreshing. With a few simple tips, you can easily make this soup at home. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give Taiwanese beef noodle soup a try.
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