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Beef Noodle Soup (Taiwan)

↳ from Taipei, Taiwan

Taiwan's national dish: wheat noodles in a rich beef broth with tender braised beef shank, with a yearly festival in Taipei.

History

Beef noodle soup was created by Chinese soldiers (veterans) who moved to Taiwan from the mainland in 1949. Sichuan and Shandong cooks had a hand.

Ingredients

  • Beef shank
  • Wheat noodles
  • Chilli bean paste (doubanjiang)
  • Soy sauce
  • Star anise
  • Ginger
  • Garlic
  • Bok choy
  • Pickled mustard greens

How it's made

  1. Sear beef and fry doubanjiang with ginger and garlic
  2. Add soy sauce, star anise and water
  3. Braise for 2-3 hours
  4. Boil noodles and bok choy
  5. Serve in broth with sliced beef and pickled greens

Famous brands & makers

  • Lao Shan Dong
  • Yong Kang Beef Noodle

Ratings & notes

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