Chicken and Beef Brisket Noodle Soup (雞疍牛腩湯麵)
雞疍牛腩湯麵, or Chicken and Beef Brisket Noodle Soup, is a hearty and comforting dish combining tender beef brisket, chicken, and noodles in a flavorful broth. This dish beautifully merges the richness of beef with the lightness of chicken, offering layers of flavor and texture. Here's a recipe to make a bowl of this soul-warming noodle soup.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 300 g beef brisket cut into chunks
- 300 g chicken use parts like thighs for more flavor, cut into pieces
- 2 liters water
- 2 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3-4 slices of ginger
- 3 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 onion quartered
- Salt to taste
- Soy sauce to taste
For the Noodles:
- 400 g fresh or dried noodles of your choice
Additional Ingredients:
- Green onions chopped for garnish
- Bok choy or any preferred leafy greens blanched
- Chili oil or soy sauce for serving optional
Instructions
Prepare the Broth:
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the beef brisket, chicken pieces, star anise, cinnamon stick, ginger slices, smashed garlic, and onion. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Skim off any scum that rises to the surface. Cover and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef and chicken are tender.
Cook the Noodles:
- In a separate pot, cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Greens:
- While the soup is simmering, blanch the bok choy or your choice of greens in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
Season the Broth:
- Once the beef and chicken are tender, remove them from the broth and set aside. You can shred or chop the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Strain the broth to remove the solids and return it to the pot. Bring it back to a simmer and season with salt and soy sauce to taste.
Assemble the Bowls:
- Place a portion of cooked noodles in each bowl. Arrange the shredded beef and chicken, and blanched greens on top of the noodles.
- Ladle the hot broth over the noodles, ensuring to cover the ingredients.
Serve:
- Garnish with chopped green onions. Serve with chili oil or extra soy sauce on the side, if desired.
