Anhui Beef Soup
Chinese Chinese - Anhui Hui Cuisine

Anhui Beef Soup

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A wholesome, deeply comforting soup crafted from slow-simmered stock, aromatic garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.

Ingredients

  • • 450g beef shank, trimmed and cut into chunks
  • • 3 slices fresh ginger
  • • 2 spring onions, cut into 2-inch lengths
  • • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • • 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce
  • • 1.5 litres water
  • • 2 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Trim the beef and cut into even chunks.

2
Phase 2

Boil the beef in water for 3 minutes, then drain and rinse.

3
Phase 3

Return the beef to a pot with fresh water, ginger, spring onions, and Shaoxing wine; simmer for 90 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Stir in the soy sauces and salt and simmer 30 minutes more.

5
Phase 5

Skim the surface, adjust salt, and serve hot.