Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup

Name: Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Ingredients: 500g Beef shank or chuck; 250g Beef bones; 1 medium White radish; 400g Wheat noodles; 2 pieces Star anise; 1 small piece Cinnamon stick; 1/2 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns; 3 pieces Cloves; 4 slices Ginger; 3 stalks Green onions; 2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine; to taste Salt; for serving Cilantro and chili oil

A comforting bowl of tender beef in a clear, spiced broth served over hand-pulled wheat noodles. This classic Chinese street food dish features slowly simmered beef, soft radish, and aromatic spices.

1h 50m

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This authentic Lanzhou-style beef noodle soup features a clear, golden broth that's been slowly simmered with aromatic spices. The beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, while the radish absorbs all the delicious flavors of the broth.

Ingredients

Beef shank or chuck 500g

Beef bones 250g

White radish 1 medium

Wheat noodles 400g

Star anise 2 pieces

Cinnamon stick 1 small piece

Sichuan peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon

Cloves 3 pieces

Ginger 4 slices

Green onions 3 stalks

Chinese cooking wine 2 tablespoons

Salt to taste

Cilantro and chili oil for serving

Instructions

Build the broth base

Place beef and bones in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a vigorous boil. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Add the ginger, green onions, cooking wine, and all the spices. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer gently for at least 1.5 hours until beef is fork-tender.

Prepare the beef and radish

Remove the beef from the pot and let it cool completely. Cut the cooled beef into thin slices. Add the radish, cut into half-moon pieces, to the simmering broth and cook for another 10 minutes until softened but still holding their shape.

Cook the noodles

While the broth finishes, bring a separate pot of water to boil. Add the wheat noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.

Assemble and serve

Divide the cooked noodles among deep bowls. Ladle the hot broth and radish over the noodles. Top with sliced beef. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a drizzle of chili oil if desired. Serve immediately while hot.