Beef Tendon Noodle Soup (清湯牛筋麵)

This beef tendon in clear broth is a very common dish in Hong Kong.  There is another braised version but I found this clear one really maximizing the original favor.



Ingredients:

2 lbs           Beef Tendon
1 lb            Daikon (cut in big chunks)
4-5 slices   Ginger
2-3             Green Onion
4 cups        Chicken Stock
2 pieces      Star Anise
1 tsp           Szechuan Peppercorns 
2                 Bay Leaves

Method:

  1. Boil the tendon with ginger and green onion for 5-10 minutes
  2. Discard the water and rinse the tendon with cold water
  3. Heat up the pot with oil, then add ginger
  4. Bring the tendon back to the pot and add daikon, star anise, szechuan peppercorns and bay leaves
  5. Add enough chicken stock to cover the tendon
  6. Braise the tendon for 2 hours or until soft and tender
You can serve it with noodle.  Add your favorite vegetables and you'll have a simple and delicious lunch/dinner.

Enjoy!

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