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: 2 chunks fresh ginger; 3 shallots, unpeeled; 1 onion, unpeeled; 2-1/2 qt. water; 1-1/2 lb. oxtails, chopped into sections; 1 lb. beef shank; 2 whole star anise; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 whole cloves; 1/4 cup Vietnamese fish sauce (nuoc mam); 1 tsp. salt,; to taste; 1/2 lb. flat rice-stick noodles, soaked in water for 20 minutes; 6 oz. sirloin steak, trimmed of fat and sliced into paper-thin slices; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 2 cups bean sprouts; 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, coarsely chopped; 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch long thin julienne slices; 1 lime, sliced into 8 wedges; 2 red chiles, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

2 chunks fresh ginger
3 shallots, unpeeled
1 onion, unpeeled
2-1/2 qt. water
1-1/2 lb. oxtails, chopped into sections
1 lb. beef shank
2 whole star anise
1 cinnamon stick
3 whole cloves
1/4 cup Vietnamese fish sauce (nuoc mam)
1 tsp. salt,
to taste
1/2 lb. flat rice-stick noodles, soaked in water for 20 minutes
6 oz. sirloin steak, trimmed of fat and sliced into paper-thin slices
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 cups bean sprouts
1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, coarsely chopped
2 green onions, cut into 2-inch long thin julienne slices
1 lime, sliced into 8 wedges
2 red chiles, thinly sliced

1
Put ginger, onion 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 a pot; reduce to low heat and 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.
11
Add fish sauce and salt.
12
Keep warm.
13
In a separate pot, bring 3 quarts water to a boil.
14
Drain noodles and add to boiling water; cook for 1 minute.
15
Drain in a colander.
16
Divide noodles among 8 soup bowls (about 1-to-2-cup-size bowls).
17
Divide and top each bowl of noodles with shredded cooked beef, the raw sirloin steak slices, onion slices and bean sprouts.
18
Ladle about 1-1/4 cups hot soup stock (this will cook the beef) to cover the noodles and beef; top with fresh coriander and green onions.
19
Serve with squeeze of lime and chiles.

758

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chunks fresh ginger, 3 shallots, unpeeled, 1 onion, unpeeled, 2-1/2 qt. water, 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.

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Star Anise Beef-Rice Noodle Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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