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Beef Brisket Noodle Soup — traditional dish from Guangdong, China
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Nutritional Values

🔥750kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾70gCarbs
🥑28gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Beef Brisket Noodle Soup

How to order / say it
Say it 牛腩麵 — [Ngauh lam min]
Order I'd like the beef brisket noodle soup, please.
Locally 我想要牛腩麵，謝謝。
Say locally

A comforting noodle soup with tender beef brisket and rich broth.

Why try it?

Beef brisket noodle soup is a comfort food par excellence in Hong Kong, embodying the meticulous simmering techniques that define the city’s love for deep, complex broths.

How it tastes

The soup is hearty and aromatic with tender brisket and springy noodles, enveloped in a savory broth that boasts deep umami flavor and warming spices.

Origin & History — first documented: 1950

Originating in Guangdong during the mid-20th century, beef noodle soup surged in popularity as a staple for Hong Kong residents, becoming beloved for its comforting qualities.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 300 g beef brisket
  • 🌾 200 g egg noodles
  • 🥣 600 ml beef broth
  • 🧂 20 g ginger
  • 🧂 5 g star anise
  • 🥣 30 ml soy sauce

Method

  1. 1 Simmer beef brisket with spices and soy sauce until tender.
  2. 2 Cook egg noodles until al dente.
  3. 3 Combine broth, noodles, and brisket in a bowl.
  4. 4 Garnish with spring onions before serving.

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