Star Anise Beef-Rice Noodle Soup Recipe

Name: Star Anise Beef-Rice Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 inch ginger sliced; 3 each shallots; 2 1/2 quarts water; 1 1/2 pounds oxtails; 1 pound beef shanks; 1/4 cup fish sauce; 1/2 pound rice noodles; 1 small red onion thinly sliced; 2 cups mung bean sprouts; 1/2 cup cilantro chopped, to serve; 1 each red chili peppers sliced, to serve, optional

Servings: persons

1 inch ginger sliced
3 each shallots
2 1/2 quarts water
1 1/2 pounds oxtails
1 pound beef shanks
1/4 cup fish sauce
1/2 pound rice noodles
1 small red onion thinly sliced
2 cups mung bean sprouts
1/2 cup cilantro chopped, to serve
1 each red chili peppers sliced, to serve, optional

1
Put ginger and shallots on a baking sheet; place under a hot broiler until charred.
2
In a stock pot, bring the water, oxtails and beef shank to a boil.
3
Thoroughly skim and discard the scum from the surface of the stock.
4
Drop the charred ingredients, star anise, cinnamon stick and cloves into pot, reduce to low heat; simmer for 2 hours.
5
Remove the meat.
6
Remove and shred the meat from the shank and reserve.
7
Return the bone to the simmering stock.
8
Simmer 1 hour longer.
9
When soup is done, remove and discard bones.
10
Strain and degrease stock; add fish sauce and salt.
11
Keep warm.
12
In a separate pot, bring 3 quarts water to a boil.
13
Drain noodles and add to boiling water; cook for 1 minute.
14
Drain in a colander.
15
Divide noodles among 8 soup bowls (about 1-to-2-cup-size bowls).
16
Divide and top each bowl of noodles with shredded cooked beef, onion slices and bean sprouts.
17
Ladle about 1 1/4 cups hot soup stock (this will cook the beef) to cover the noodles and beef, top with fresh coriander.
18
Serve with squeeze of lime and chiles.

535

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 inch ginger sliced, 3 each shallots, 2 1/2 quarts water, 1 1/2 pounds oxtails, and more.

Yes, Star Anise Beef-Rice 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.

Star Anise Beef-Rice Noodle Soup

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