Wonton Noodle Soup with Five Spice Beef Shank (Mom)

Name: Wonton Noodle Soup with Five Spice Beef Shank (Mom)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts chicken stock; 2 large slices ginger; 4 heads baby bok choy, washed and cut into 1/4 inch slices; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1 tablespoon naturally brewed soy sauce; Salt; 1 pound fresh wonton noodles, blanched in salted water right before serving; Five Spice Beef Shank, recipe follows; 1/2 cup sliced scallions; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon crushed peppers; 8 thin slices fresh ginger; 3 cloves garlic; 1 1/2 pounds beef shank; 1 cup soy sauce; 4 cups red wine; 1 tablespoon five spice powder; 1 tablespoon salt; 3 pieces star anise; Dash cinnamon powder; 1 large piece rock candy (1-inch cube)

Servings: persons

2 quarts chicken stock
2 large slices ginger
4 heads baby bok choy, washed and cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon naturally brewed soy sauce
Salt
1 pound fresh wonton noodles, blanched in salted water right before serving
Five Spice Beef Shank, recipe follows
1/2 cup sliced scallions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed peppers
8 thin slices fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic
1 1/2 pounds beef shank
1 cup soy sauce
4 cups red wine
1 tablespoon five spice powder
1 tablespoon salt
3 pieces star anise
Dash cinnamon powder
1 large piece rock candy (1-inch cube)

1
Heat the stock in a stock pot with the ginger and reduce by 20 percent.
2
Add the bok choy, white pepper, and soy sauce.
3
Cook for 3 minutes until bok choy is soft.
4
Check for seasoning.
5
Place the hot noodles in 4 large bowls and top with stock and bok choy.
6
Place sliced beef on top.
7
Garnish with scallions, cilantro, and drizzle with sesame oil.
8
Prepare a large non-stick stock-pot coated with oil over high heat.
9
Add the crushed pepper, ginger, and garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
10
Place the beef in the stock-pot and cook, covered about 4 minutes on each side.
11
Add the soy sauce, red wine, five spice powder, salt, star anise, cinnamon, and rock candy and bring the mixture to a boil for about 5 minutes.
12
Reduce the heat and let simmer for 2 1/2 hours turning the shank every 20 minutes.
13
Remove the shank from the pot and let cool before slicing and adding to the Wonton Noodle Soup.

1457

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts chicken stock, 2 large slices ginger, 4 heads baby bok choy, washed and cut into 1/4 inch slices, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, and more.

Yes, Wonton Noodle Soup with Five Spice Beef Shank (Mom) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!