Embark on a culinary journey to savor the delectable flavors of Taiwanese beef noodle soup, a dish that has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. This hearty and flavorful soup, known as "1 day noodles" or "niu rou mian," originated in Taiwan and has become a beloved comfort food. With its tender beef, rich broth, and chewy noodles, this soup is a symphony of textures and flavors. Join us as we explore the secrets behind this iconic Taiwanese dish, revealing the techniques and ingredients that make it so special. Discover how to craft a broth that is both robust and comforting, select the perfect noodles for the ultimate slurping experience, and master the art of braising beef until it falls apart at the touch of a fork. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
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
Flavored with warm spices, sugar and fermented broad bean chile paste, Taiwanese beef noodle soup is traditionally made with gelatinous beef shins and tendons, giving the broth a sticky richness. The flavors and technique suit meaty short ribs, which come out meltingly tender and moist. Adding a packet of powdered gelatin to the braising liquid gives it the same lip-sticking richness that braised tendons offer in the traditional version.
Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt
Categories dinner, meat, noodles, soups and stews, main course
Time 11h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- Make the braising liquid: Combine chicken broth, wine, dark soy sauce, sugar and doubanjiang in a medium bowl or large liquid measure. Sprinkle gelatin over the top and set aside.
- Sear the beef: Season short ribs lightly with salt on all sides. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over high until shimmering. Working in batches if necessary, add short ribs in a single layer and cook, turning occasionally, until well browned on all sides, about 8 minutes, reducing heat if necessary if the oil smokes excessively. Transfer short ribs to a large plate and set aside. (Do not wash out the pot.)
- Add the aromatics: Add onion, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, scallions and dried chiles to the pot, season lightly with salt, and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are starting to brown around the edges and the tomatoes are breaking down, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat if the bottom of the pot starts to blacken or smoke excessively.
- Bloom the spices: Add cinnamon, star anise, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, Sichuan peppercorns and black peppercorns, and cook, stirring frequently, until aromatic, about 1 minute.
- Stir the braising liquid to get the sugar off the bottom. (The hydrated gelatin will have formed a raft that will break up a little when you stir. It's OK if it's not dissolved at this point.) Pour the braising liquid into the pot, then scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Return the short ribs to the pot and add enough water to barely cover them (1 1/2 to 2 quarts). Add bay leaves, bring the liquid to a boil, adjust heat to maintain a bare simmer, and cover the pot with a lid, leaving it slightly cracked to allow steam to escape.
- Cook until a toothpick or skewer inserted into the meaty part of the largest short rib shows very little resistance but isn't falling apart, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Using a spatula and tongs, carefully transfer the short ribs to a plate. Strain the braising liquid through a fine-mesh strainer into a fresh pot. Discard the solids.
- Pick any stray spices or aromatics off the short ribs and discard. Return the short ribs to the braising liquid. For best results, allow short ribs to cool in the liquid on the countertop, then refrigerate overnight. Once liquid has chilled, using a ladle, skin and discard most - but not all - of the fat from the surface.
- To serve: If you have the right number of ribs for each guest, you can reheat them on the bone. If not, gently separate the meat from the bone (including the tendons) and break the meat into big chunks with your fingers before reheating. Bring broth and short ribs to a simmer. Add vinegar and season broth to taste with salt. Keep hot.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add greens and cook until tender-crisp, about 1 minute. Remove greens with a slotted spoon or tongs and set aside. Return water to a boil and cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain noodles and divide among four serving bowls. Top with short ribs, divide the greens evenly among the bowls, and ladle the broth over the top. Place a small pile of chopped Chinese pickled vegetable or sauerkraut on top of each short rib, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and serve.
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 for Making the Best Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup
- Choose the right noodles. The best noodles for this soup are thick and chewy, such as flat wheat noodles or ramen noodles.
- Use a flavorful beef broth. The broth is the foundation of this soup, so it's important to use a flavorful broth. You can make your own broth from scratch or use a store-bought broth.
- Cook the beef until it's tender. The beef should be cooked until it's tender and flavorful. You can cook the beef in a slow cooker or on the stovetop.
- Add plenty of vegetables. Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to this soup. Some common vegetables used in Taiwanese beef noodle soup include carrots, celery, onions, and bok choy.
- Use a variety of spices and seasonings. Spices and seasonings add flavor and depth to this soup. Some common spices and seasonings used in Taiwanese beef noodle soup include ginger, garlic, star anise, and five-spice powder.
- Serve the soup with your favorite toppings. Common toppings for Taiwanese beef noodle soup include cilantro, scallions, and chili oil.
Conclusion
Taiwanese beef noodle soup is a delicious and hearty soup that's perfect for a cold day. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this soup a try!
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