Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
This recipe is a comforting and aromatic dish inspired by the bustling streets of Hong Kong. Tender beef, savory broth, and chewy noodles come together to create a deeply satisfying bowl of noodles that is sure to warm your soul.
TIME
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 2 hours
Total: 2 hours 15 minutes
SERVINGS
Servings: 4
Calories: 450 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef chuck, thinly sliced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 4 slices ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 star anise
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
- 8 oz fresh noodles (such as wonton noodles or egg noodles)
- 4 bok choy, halved
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- 1. In a large pot, combine the beef broth, water, ginger, garlic, star anise, soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar. Bring it to a boil over high heat.
- 2. Add the sliced beef to the boiling broth and reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it cook for 1.5-2 hours until the beef is tender.
- 3. While the beef is cooking, blanch the bok choy in a separate pot of boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Transfer the bok choy to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
- 4. Cook the fresh noodles according to the package instructions, then divide them among serving bowls. Top with the blanched bok choy.
- 5. Once the beef is tender, remove the ginger, garlic, and star anise from the broth. Ladle the beef and broth over the noodles and bok choy. Garnish with green onions and cilantro. Serve hot.
Cooking Notes
- For a richer broth, you can also add a few slices of dried tangerine peel or a splash of Shaoxing wine during the cooking process.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite vegetables or herbs.
Beer, Wine, Cocktail Pairings
- Beer Pairing: Pair this dish with a crisp and refreshing lager to complement the savory flavors of the beef and broth.
- Wine Pairing: A medium-bodied red wine such as a Pinot Noir or Merlot would be a great match for the richness of the beef and the aromatic broth.
- Cocktail Pairing: For a refreshing option, serve this dish with a cooling cucumber and mint gin cocktail to balance the hearty flavors of the beef noodles.
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