Lanzhou Beef Lamian
Chinese Chinese - Noodles and Dumplings

Lanzhou Beef Lamian

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

Chef's Menu Description

Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.

Ingredients

  • • 300g flour
  • • 3g salt
  • • 170ml water
  • • 1.5L beef stock
  • • 300g beef shank, sliced thin
  • • 4 slices ginger
  • • 2 star anise
  • • 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
  • • 2 spring onions, sliced

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Knead the flour, salt, and water into a smooth dough and rest 1 hour.

2
Phase 2

Knead, rest, and stretch the dough repeatedly into thin lamian noodles.

3
Phase 3

Simmer the beef stock with ginger, star anise, and Sichuan peppercorns for 20 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Drop the noodles into boiling water and cook 2-3 minutes, then drain.

5
Phase 5

Ladle hot broth over the noodles, top with raw beef slices and spring onions, and serve.