Shanghai Spicy Beef Noodles (上海辣牛肉面)
上海辣牛肉面 (Shanghai Spicy Beef Noodles) is a popular dish in Shanghai cuisine known for its bold flavors and spicy kick. This dish features tender beef slices, chewy noodles, and a rich, spicy broth that will warm you up on a cold day.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef, thinly sliced
- 8 oz dried noodles
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili oil
- 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, sliced
- 1 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, heat the chili oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, star anise, and cinnamon stick. Stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add the beef slices and cook until browned.
- Pour in the Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
- Divide the cooked noodles into serving bowls.
- Ladle the beef and broth over the noodles.
- Garnish with chopped green onions.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 450 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 40g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Pot Ladle Bowls Cooking spoon
Tools
Stove Cutting board Knife
Serving suggestions
Serve the Shanghai Spicy Beef Noodles with a side of pickled vegetables for a refreshing contrast to the spicy broth.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick of heat, add a spoonful of chili paste or extra chili oil to the noodles before serving.
Cost
$15