Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup

Dive into a bowl of authentic comfort with Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup, a beloved Chinese dish celebrated for its rich, aromatic broth and hand-pulled noodles. This culinary masterpiece features tender chunks of beef brisket simmered for hours with fragrant spices like star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaves, creating a deeply flavorful broth accented by white radish slices. Served over perfectly cooked wheat noodles and garnished with fresh spring onions, coriander, and a drizzle of fiery chili oil, this dish strikes the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and umami. Whether you're exploring the bold flavors of traditional Chinese cuisine or searching for the ultimate noodle soup recipe, Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup promises to warm your soul with every spoonful.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:205 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Beef brisket
• 2 liters Water
• 30 grams Ginger
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 3 pieces Bay leaves
• 2 pieces Star anise
• 1 piece Cinnamon stick
• 10 grams White (or crystal) rock sugar
• 3 tablespoons Light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dark soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 400 grams Dried wheat noodles
• 2 pieces Spring onions
• 30 grams Coriander leaves
• 150 grams White radish
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons Chili oil

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing the beef brisket thoroughly under cold water. Cut it into large chunks.

Step 2

In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil. Add the beef chunks and let them blanch for a few minutes to remove impurities. Drain the beef, rinse under cold water, and set aside.

Step 3

Peel and slice the ginger and garlic. Add them to the pot along with the bay leaves, star anise, cinnamon stick, and rock sugar.

Step 4

Return the beef to the pot and add 2 liters of fresh water. Pour in the light soy sauce and dark soy sauce.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover the pot partially and let it simmer for about 2 hours or until the beef becomes tender.

Step 6

While the broth is simmering, prepare the white radish by peeling and slicing it into thin rounds. Add the radish slices to the broth during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Step 7

Once the beef is tender, remove it from the broth and set aside. Strain the broth through a fine sieve to remove the spices and aromatics, leaving a clear broth. Return the broth to the pot and adjust the salt to taste.

Step 8

Cook the dried wheat noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Drain and rinse the noodles briefly under cold water to stop the cooking process.

Step 9

Slice the spring onions on a diagonal and finely chop the coriander leaves.

Step 10

To serve, place a portion of noodles into each serving bowl. Add several pieces of cooked beef atop the noodles.

Step 11

Ladle the hot broth and radish slices over the noodles.

Step 12

Garnish with spring onions, coriander leaves, and a drizzle of chili oil.

Step 13

Serve immediately, allowing each diner to add additional chili oil or soy sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3329.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3310.4

Total Fat 125.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 20.4g
Cholesterol 473mg	0%
Sodium 8435.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 339.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.8g	0%
Total Sugars 16.3g
Protein 204.7g	0%

Vitamin D 40IU	0%
Calcium 466.3mg	0%
Iron 27.7mg	0%
Potassium 3129.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.2%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 41.1%