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Rich and Tender Beef Broth with Noodles

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Course dinner, Entree
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 5 grams Chinese (Cassia) Cinnamon
  • 5 grams Black Cardamom Pods
  • 1/2 tablespoon Fennel Seeds
  • 4 pods Star Anise
  • 3 lbs Beef Chuck or other stewing beef
  • 1/2 tablespoon Salt or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Black Peppercorns
  • 1 large Onion quartered
  • 4 cloves Garlic smashed
  • 1 thumb Ginger sliced
  • 1 cup Shaoxing Wine or dry sherry
  • 8 cups Water
  • 1 lb Daikon Radish peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup Dried Shiitake Mushrooms soaked in warm water
  • 1 package Fresh Noodles
  • 1 bunch Leafy Greens such as bok choy or spinach
  • 2 scallions Green Parts chopped, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Blanch the beef in boiling water for 2-3 minutes to remove impurities. Rinse under cold water and drain.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the blanched beef, cinnamon, black cardamom, fennel seeds, star anise, salt, peppercorns, onion, garlic, ginger, Shaoxing wine, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 90 minutes.
  • Add the daikon radish and soaked shiitake mushrooms to the pot. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and let the soup stand (with the lid on) for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight. This allows the flavors to meld and the beef to become more tender.
  • Remove the aromatics (cinnamon, star anise, etc.) from the soup. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Cook the noodles according to package directions. Blanch the leafy greens in the noodle water.
  • Divide the noodles and greens among bowls. Ladle the beef and soup over the noodles. Garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro (optional).
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