A comforting and flavorful beef noodle soup made with tender beef shank, ginger, and a blend of spices. Perfect for warming up on cooler days, this dish includes fresh noodles and greens for a delicious meal.
1 : Cut the beef shank into small chunks and add to a large pot of cold water with 3 slices of ginger. Bring to a boil, drain, and rinse the beef.
2 : In the same pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, remaining sliced ginger, garlic, scallion whites, and Thai chili peppers. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3 : Add the blanched beef and cook for a few minutes until slightly browned.
4 : Season with Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, chili bean paste, and rock sugar. Mix well.
5 : Add the tomato and spice bag.
6 : Pour in about 8 cups of boiled water to cover the beef. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 3 hours.
7 : Cook the noodles in boiled water for 1 minute, then add choy sum and cook for another minute.
8 : Place noodles in a bowl, add broth, beef, choy sum, and garnish with chili oil, scallions, and cilantro.
