I Bought Taiwan’s EXPENSIVEST Noodles!!

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is a budget-friendly alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, and canola is often cheaper.

chili paste

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Sriracha provides a similar flavor with fewer additives.

Boil water in a large pot and add wheat noodles until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain noodles and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

In a separate pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat until shimmering.

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

Add beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.

Pour in soy sauce and broth, then add star anise and bring to a simmer.

Cover and braise beef for 1-2 hours until tender, adding water as needed.

Remove beef and strain broth, discarding solids.

Return broth to pot and add vegetables, cooking until tender, about 5-10 minutes.

Stir in vinegar and sugar, adjusting seasoning to taste.

Combine noodles and broth in bowls, topping with sliced beef and green onions.

Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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