Name: Authentic Hong Shao Niu Rou Mian Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 180 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 5 lbs beef shank, cut into 2-inch chunks; 1 lb fresh wheat noodles (or dried noodles); 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 3 slices ginger (about 1/4-inch thick); 2 whole green onions (scallions), cut into 2-inch pieces, white and green parts separated; 2 whole star anise; 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns (optional, for authentic numbing spice); 2 tablespoons rock sugar (or granulated sugar); 1/2 cup Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry); 1/2 cup light soy sauce; 1/4 cup dark soy sauce (for color and depth); 4 cups beef stock or water; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, for umami); 1 teaspoon five-spice powder (optional, for traditional flavor); Salt, to taste; 2 cups bok choy or napa cabbage, chopped (for blanching); 2 tablespoons pickled mustard greens, rinsed and chopped (optional garnish); 2 green onions, finely chopped (for garnish); Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish, optional); Chili oil or chili crisp (for serving, optional)

Hong Shao Niu Rou Mian 🇨🇳 China

A Chinese noodle soup featuring beef and noodles in a savory, soy sauce-based broth.

noodle soup savory

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Beef noodles soy sauce-based broth

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