How To Cook TAIWANESE BEEF NOODLE SOUP (Step By Step 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.

Chop 1 kilogram of beef brisket and 1 kilogram of beef shank into cubes.

Boil the beef shank and brisket for 1 hour and 20 minutes, then remove from the pot.

Add 3 liters of clean water to the pot.

Prepare a wok and add 4 tablespoons of coriander, 4 star anise, 2 black cardamom, 1 cinnamon stick, and 1 tablespoon of black pepper. Toast until fried red.

Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the wok and heat it up.

Add 1 ginger, 4 medium onions, 2 medium tomatoes, 3 small shallots, and 1 clove of garlic to the wok. Stir-fry until fried red.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of rock sugar to the wok. Stir to combine.

Add 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine and stir-fry to let the flavors meld together.

Strain the contents of the wok and add everything back into the pot with the boiled meat.

Add a big bunch of green onion on top and let it boil on medium heat for about 2 hours.

After 2 hours, check the broth and adjust seasoning if needed.

Cook wheat noodles according to package instructions, then drain.

Serve the noodles in bowls, topped with the beef, bok choy, and broth.

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