500g (1 lb) beef short ribs, sliced into individual ribs or into pieces (depending on the cut of short rib)
500g (1 lb) chuck steak or gravy beef, cut into roughly 4cm cubes
sea salt
1 tbsp vegetable oil, plus 1 tbsp extra
1 large onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4cm (1.6 inches) piece ginger, peeled, finely julienned
½ cup Shaoxing Chinese cooking wine*
2 whole star anise
1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp Homemade Chinese Five-Spice (store-bought is also fine)
3 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp tomato paste
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tsp cornflour mixed with 1 tbsp water
500g (1 lb) fresh thin Chinese egg noodles*
1 tbsp sesame oil
sliced cucumbers to serve
sliced spring onion (scallions), to serve
Homemade Chilli Oil, to serve (optional)
Chinese braised beef and noodles
Great recipe! Simple and so delicious! Reminds me of something my dad used to make me when I was a kid. Thanks Marion for a fab recipe
An immediate hit!
I used beef chuck, sliced thinly and marinated with Shaoxing wine, a bit of soy sauce, cornstarch and baking soda. I also added water as necessary. I had to braise it for a bit longer than the recipe stated but soooooo worth it. The sauce is delish and the beef extremely tender. My family raved about it! Thanks very much, Marion!