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Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup (Niu Rou Mian) — allergy-safe recipe by Safe Plated

Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup (Niu Rou Mian)

A hearty and flavorful Taiwanese noodle soup with tender braised beef. Omitting egg noodles makes it egg-free; instead, uses rice noodles.

25m prep + 120m cook4 servingsSafety: 97/100
EGG-free
650 cal|50g protein|55g carbs|25g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Beef Shank
  • 8 cups Beef Broth
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Rice Wine
  • 3 slices Ginger
  • 3 whole Star Anise
  • 1 small Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 tbsp Chili Bean Paste (Toban Djan)
  • 12 oz Rice Noodles
  • 4 cups Baby Bok Choy
  • 2 stalks Green Onions

Instructions

  1. 1Blanch beef shank in boiling water for 5 minutes. Rinse and set aside.
  2. 2In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine beef shank, beef broth, soy sauce, rice wine, ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, and chili bean paste.
  3. 3Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 2 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
  4. 4Remove beef shank from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the beef.
  5. 5Cook rice noodles according to package directions.
  6. 6Blanch baby bok choy in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain.
  7. 7Divide rice noodles and bok choy among bowls. Top with shredded beef and broth.
  8. 8Garnish with chopped green onions.

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