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Taiwanese beef noodle soup
Blanch the beef in boiling water for 3 minutes, drain and rinse. Pat dry.
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How long does Taiwanese beef noodle soup take?
2 hr 55 min all in — 25 min prep, 2 hr 30 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Soy. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
A bit special — about $16–28 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Dutch oven, Stockpot, Chef's knife.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Soy sauce — 100 ml; Dark soy sauce — 2 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much soy sauce?
100 ml of Soy sauce.
How much dark soy sauce?
2 tbsp of Dark soy sauce.
How much sugar?
2 tbsp (rock sugar if you have it) of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Doubanjiang → 2 tbsp gochujang plus 1 tbsp miso. Sweeter and less funky. Add a pinch of chilli flakes.
What should I watch for?
Doubanjiang scorches. Medium heat, keep it moving.
Any tips from this recipe?
Add 300 g of beef tendon with the shin if you find it; after two hours it is soft and gelatinous and the shops charge extra for it. Thick, chewy noodles stand up to the broth. Thin egg noodles go limp. A spoon of chilli oil at the table for those who want it hotter.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Cool overnight, lift off the fat and reheat. The broth is clearer and tastes deeper.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.