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Name: Authentic Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup (Niu Rou Mian)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 150 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: *For the Beef and Broth:**; 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch chunks; 1 lb beef shank, cut into 1-inch thick slices; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 3 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces; 3 slices ginger; 2 whole star anise; 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns; 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rock sugar (or granulated sugar); 1 tablespoon fermented bean paste (doubanjiang); 8 cups water or unsalted beef stock; 1 whole tomato, quartered (optional, for a classic Taiwanese touch); *For Assembly:**; 1 lb fresh or frozen Shanghai bok choy, halved; 4 servings of thick wheat noodles (e.g., Shanghai thick noodles or dried Taiwanese beef noodle noodles); 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons pickled mustard greens (suan cai), rinsed and chopped (optional)

Niu Rou Mian

🇨🇳 China

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A Chinese noodle soup featuring beef and noodles in a savory broth, often flavored with soy sauce and five-spice powder.

noodle soup

savory

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