cook with me | taiwanese beef noodle soup 牛肉麵 *easy comforting recipe*

beef shank

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs reduce fat while pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth offers a lighter option, while bouillon is budget-friendly.

wheat noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Zucchini noodles are low-carb, while rice noodles are often cheaper.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add ginger and garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add beef shank and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in Chinese cooking wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.

Add beef broth, soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon stick, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until beef is tender.

Remove beef and let cool slightly, then slice into chunks.

Strain the broth to remove solids and return to pot.

Cook wheat noodles according to package instructions, then drain.

Divide noodles into bowls and ladle broth over them.

Top with sliced beef, green onions, and pickled mustard greens.

Drizzle with chili oil and sesame oil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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