Chinese Beef Noodle Soup Recipe

Name: Chinese Beef Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds beef short ribs, cut between bones into pieces; 7 cups water; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup Scotch or medium-dry Sherry; 1 tablespoon sugar; six 1/4-inch-thick diagonal slices fresh gingerroot; 8 scallions, trimmed; 3 large garlic cloves, chopped; a 3-inch cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon aniseed; 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes; 1/2 pound turnips, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 6 ounces egg noodles; 1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil if desired

Servings: persons

2 1/2 pounds beef short ribs, cut between bones into pieces
7 cups water
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Scotch or medium-dry Sherry
1 tablespoon sugar
six 1/4-inch-thick diagonal slices fresh gingerroot
8 scallions, trimmed
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
a 3-inch cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon aniseed
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1/2 pound turnips, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
6 ounces egg noodles
1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil if desired

1
In a heavy kettle (at least 5 quarts) combine short ribs, water, soy sauce, Scotch, and sugar and bring to a boil.
2
Reduce to a simmer and skim froth.
3
Add gingerroot, 5 scallions, flattened with the side of a large knife, garlic, cinnamon, aniseed, and pepper flakes and simmer, covered, 2 hours, or until rib meat is tender.
4
Let ribs cool, uncovered, in broth 30 minutes and transfer with a slotted spoon to a cutting board.
5
Chop meat, discarding fat and bones.
6
Strain broth through a fine sieve into a large saucepan and add chopped meat.
7
If finishing and serving soup immediately, spoon off fat.
8
For best results, chill soup, covered, overnight and discard fat.
9
Add turnips and simmer, covered 10 minutes.
10
Add noodles and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 7 minutes.
11
Soup may be prepared up to this point 2 days ahead (cool uncovered before chilling covered).
12
Reheat gently.
13
Slice remaining 3 scallions thin and stir into soup.
14
Stir in sesame oil (if using).

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 pounds beef short ribs, cut between bones into pieces, 7 cups water, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup Scotch or medium-dry Sherry, and more.

Yes, Chinese Beef Noodle Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chinese Beef Noodle Soup

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