strawberrykiss0325
Culinary Explorer
Hey everyone! Have you ever tried Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup? It's a unique and flavorful dish from Lanzhou in Gansu Province, China. This soup features hand-pulled noodles in a rich, clear broth, topped with tender beef slices and fresh garnishes. Perfect for a comforting meal, here’s how you can make it at home:
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb beef brisket or shank
- 2 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 slices ginger
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (optional)
- 8 cups beef or chicken broth
- Hand-pulled noodles or store-bought fresh noodles
- 1 daikon radish, thinly sliced
- Salt to taste
- Chili oil (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Green onions, chopped
- Prepare the Broth: In a large pot, add the beef, star anise, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine. Cover with the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- Cook the Noodles: If using hand-pulled noodles, prepare them according to the recipe. If using store-bought, cook according to the package instructions.
- Assemble the Soup: Remove the beef from the broth and slice it thinly. Strain the broth to remove the spices and aromatics, then return it to the pot.
- Serve: Divide the noodles into bowls, pour the hot broth over them, and top with beef slices, daikon radish, cilantro, and green onions. Drizzle with chili oil if desired.
- Enjoy: Dig in and enjoy this flavorful and comforting bowl of Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup!