Beef Broth with Hand-Pulled Chinese Noodles
Beef Broth with Hand-Pulled Chinese Noodles features springy strands of fresh-pulled dough nestled in a fragrant soup layered with ginger, Szechuan peppercorns, tsaoko, and dried mandarin peel. The broth is warming and citrusy-spiced, balanced by sweet daikon, fresh cilantro, and a kiss of chili oil. Serve for a cozy dinner or a weekend project meal when you crave depth and texture.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs 45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beef Broth with Hand-Pulled Chinese Noodles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add the beef, ginger, Szechuan peppercorns, dried tsaoko, dried mandarin peels, and bay leaves; return the soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, for 2 hours.
- 2
Discard the whole spices. Season the beef broth with salt to taste. Cover and keep warm.
- 3
Put the flour in a large bowl and slowly mix in the water. Stir until the dough comes together; knead until smooth, 15 to 20 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 15 minutes.
- 4
Knead the dough again for 2 minutes; cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
- 5
Knead the dough one more time for 2 minutes. Divide into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 3/8-inch-thick sheet. Brush both sides of each sheet with oil. Stack the sheets; cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 6
Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add the sliced daikon and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well; set aside. Reserve the water to cook the noodles.
- 7
Place 1 sheet of dough on a cutting board and cut into 1/8-inch-wide strips. Hold one end of a strip in each hand and stretch it until it is 30 to 35 inches long. Fold it into thirds and stretch again to the same length; shake and slap it against the counter several times to extend it to 2 to 3 yards. Drop it into the boiling water. Add 2 to 3 more strips of noodles to the boiling water; cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer the drained noodles to a serving bowl.
- 8
Repeat the process with the remaining sheets of dough. Pour the beef broth over the drained noodles and top with the cooked beef, daikon, chopped green garlic, cilantro, and chili oil.
- Calories 989.84 kcal High 49%
- Protein 39.19 g Good Source 78%
- Carbohydrate 180.91 g 66%
- Total Fat 12.47 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 2.01 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 49.89 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 1345.86 mg High 59%
- Dietary Fiber 23.74 g Good Source 85%
- Total Sugars 26.4 g --
- Added Sugars 19.96 g High 40%
- Calcium 53.03 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 9.74 mg Good Source 54%
- Potassium 73.31 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 33.4 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 2.33 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Beef Broth with Hand Pulled Chinese Noodles is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 3 hrs 15 mins and is rated hard. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Chili Oil, Daikon Radish, and Diced Beef. Each serving provides about 989.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef Broth with Hand-Pulled Chinese Noodles made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Chili Oil, Daikon Radish, Diced Beef, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beef Broth with Hand-Pulled Chinese Noodles?
- About 3 hrs 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 989.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef Broth with Hand-Pulled Chinese Noodles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 13 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Beef Broth with Hand-Pulled Chinese Noodles healthy?
- Beef Broth with Hand-Pulled Chinese Noodles has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 989.84 calories and 39.19 g of protein, or 78% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1345.86 mg (59% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.01 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 19.96 g (40% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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