Ma La Niu Rou Mian (spicy Beef Noodles)

Ma La Niu Rou Mian, also known as Spicy Beef Noodles, is a popular dish in Anhui Cuisine. This dish features tender beef slices in a spicy and flavorful broth, served with chewy noodles.

Ma La Niu Rou Mian (spicy Beef Noodles)

Ingredients

  • 500g beef, thinly sliced
  • 400g fresh noodles
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 3 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
  • 2 tbsp chili oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cooking wine
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 inch ginger, sliced
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a pot, heat the chili oil and Sichuan peppercorns over low heat for 5 minutes to infuse the oil with flavor. Remove the peppercorns and set the oil aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the garlic, ginger, and green onions. Cook until fragrant.
  3. Add the beef slices and cook until browned.
  4. Pour in the cooking wine, soy sauce, and beef broth. Add the sugar and salt. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Cook the fresh noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  6. To serve, divide the noodles into bowls and ladle the beef and broth over the noodles. Drizzle with the infused chili oil.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
25g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Pot Ladle Bowls

Tools

Knife Cutting Board Stove

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions: Serve the Ma La Niu Rou Mian with a side of pickled vegetables or a simple cucumber salad.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less chili oil according to your preference.

Cost

$20