Beef Brisket Noodle Soup with Egg (雞蛋牛腩湯麵)
雞蛋牛腩湯麵, or Beef Brisket Noodle Soup with Egg, is a comforting and hearty dish that combines tender beef brisket, a rich and flavorful broth, chewy noodles, and the simple addition of a boiled or poached egg. It’s a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any time of day. Here’s how to prepare it at home.
Ingredients
For the Beef Brisket:
- 500 g beef brisket cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 slices of ginger
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 liter of water or beef broth for a richer flavor
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Soup and Noodles:
- 400 g fresh or dried noodles of your choice
- 2 eggs boiled or poached, according to preference
- Green onions chopped for garnish
- Bok choy or any leafy greens blanched (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Beef Brisket:
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ginger slices and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the beef brisket chunks to the pot. Brown the brisket on all sides.
- Add the star anise, cinnamon stick, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Stir to coat the beef evenly with the seasonings.
- Pour in the water or beef broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and let it cook for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook the Noodles:
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. If using fresh noodles, boiling them for a few minutes until they are just tender usually suffices. For dried noodles, follow the package instructions for the best results. Drain the noodles and set them aside.
Prepare the Eggs:
- While the beef is simmering, prepare the eggs. For boiled eggs, cook them in boiling water for about 7 minutes for soft-boiled or longer for hard-boiled. For poached eggs, crack each egg into a small bowl and gently slide it into simmering water, cooking until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Assemble the Dish:
- Divide the cooked noodles among bowls. Ladle the hot beef brisket and broth over the noodles.
- Add a boiled or poached egg to each bowl.
- Add blanched greens like bok choy if using.
- Garnish with chopped green onions.
Serve:
- Serve the Beef Brisket Noodle Soup with Egg hot, allowing each diner to mix their egg into the broth for added richness.
