Homestyle Braised Beef Noodle Soup | Rich Broth, Tender Meat, Incredible Flavor (Foolproof Edition)

Cooking StepsHow to cook Homestyle Braised Beef Noodle Soup | Rich Broth, Tender Meat, Incredible Flavor (Foolproof Edition) step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1 Detail

   Cut beef into thick slices or chunks. Blanch with scallion, ginger, and cooking wine. Skim off the foam, drain, and set aside.

2. 
   Step 2 Detail

   Have white sugar ready for caramelizing. Adjust the remaining seasonings to your preference.

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   Step 3 Detail

   Add sugar to the pot and stir over medium heat to caramelize. Be patient — do not use high heat as it burns easily.

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   Step 4 Detail

   Once the caramel reaches this color, turn off the heat before adding the meat.

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   Step 5 Detail

   Add the blanched beef and stir-fry until evenly colored. Then add the seasonings and stir-fry until well combined.

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   Step 6 Detail

   Transfer the seared meat to a pressure cooker. Add enough hot water to cover the beef — hot water is essential! Pressure-cook on low heat for 15 minutes once pressurized. Release pressure, add salt, and simmer for a bit longer.

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   Step 7 Detail

   Gradually add water to the flour while stirring with chopsticks. The dough should be soft with extra water. Once it reaches this consistency, start kneading by hand.

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   Step 8 Detail

   The dough will be sticky. After forming a ball, rest for 15 minutes, then knead a few more times until smooth. Rest for another hour or more. You can also refrigerate it and make noodles when ready.

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   Step 9 Detail

   Roll the dough into a sheet about 0.5 cm thick.

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    Step 10 Detail

    Cut into rounded noodle strips with a knife. Gently pull each strip to make it long and thin. Drop noodles in when the water is nearly boiling. Keep on low heat and stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Once noodles are cooked through, turn up the heat — they’re done when it boils.

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    Step 11 Detail

    Blanch some greens, ladle the braised beef over the noodles, and enjoy! The noodles are even chewier than hand-cut noodles, and the beef is incredibly savory and aromatic.