SOUTHEAST ASIAN BEEF AND RICE-NOODLE SOUP

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Southeast Asian Beef and Rice-Noodle Soup image

Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Soy     Dinner     Noodle     Green Onion/Scallion     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pounds meaty beef short ribs
3 pounds beef shank in 2 or 3 pieces
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil, divided
1 large onion, sliced
2 (1-inch) pieces peeled ginger, smashed
1 bunch scallions, white parts smashed and greens chopped
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 (4-inch-long) fresh red or green chile, stemmed and halved lengthwise
2 quart water
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 whole star anise
1 (4-inch) cinnamon stick
14 ounces dried flat Asian rice noodles
Accompaniments: mint sprigs; thinly sliced seedless cucumber; Sriracha and hoisin sauces; lime wedges

Steps:

  • Pat meat dry. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in an 8- to 10-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then brown meat in batches (do not crowd), about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a platter.
  • Cook onion, ginger, white parts of scallions, garlic, and chile in remaining tablespoon oil in same pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 12 minutes.
  • Add water, soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon stick, and meat (with juices) and simmer, covered, until meat is tender but not falling apart, 2 to 21/2 hours.
  • Transfer meat with tongs to a cutting board. Discard bones and membranes, then cut meat across the grain into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Strain broth through a sieve lined with a double layer of dampened paper towels set into a large saucepan. Discard solids. Skim off fat. Season broth with salt, then return meat to broth and reheat.
  • Meanwhile, add noodles to a 4-quart pot of unsalted boiling water and let stand off heat, covered, until softened, 4 to 8 minutes. Drain and divide among large soup bowls. Add scallion greens and ladle in soup.

Landon 801
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Alex123 ParkourMaster
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Musa Mohamed
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This soup is the perfect balance of flavors and textures. The beef is tender, the vegetables are crisp, and the broth is flavorful.


Monica Wanderah
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Lonniew McGregor6
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I'm not a big fan of Asian food, but this soup was surprisingly good. The broth was flavorful and the beef was tender.


Yaa Boakyewaah
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Andrew Seaton
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are incredible and the beef is so tender. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jamyson Noel
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


karim kimoo
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


george hector
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt.


juan San Jose
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This was a great recipe. I made it for a party and everyone loved it.


XxOscar MargoxX
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I'm not a huge fan of beef, but this soup was surprisingly good. The broth was flavorful and the beef was tender.


Ryan Baxley
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This soup is a winner! My family loved it. The rice noodles were a nice touch.


BARRY STONE
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I usually add some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery.


Rahid Rahid
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the beef is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.