#Rock Sugar

[morethansalad]

Vegan Taiwanese Braised Tomato Beef Noodle Soup (番茄红烧素肉面)

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Niu Rou Mian (Beef Noodle Soup)

3-4 lbs beef shanks (Preferably with the bone and marrow still attached to make for a richer stock, or separated by tendons. If it is separated by tendons, the meat will have to be sliced before serving)

1 can chicken broth

1 yellow onion

1 tomato 

soy sauce 

shaoxing wine (rice cooking wine)

rock sugar (the best is the "red" kind from Taiwan)

spices (I use a special packet of spices I bring back from Taiwan, but star anise would work fine)

dou ban jian (hot chili bean paste)

noodles (I actually use a dry flour kind from Nijiya Market)

scallions

cilantro

Place the beef shanks in a pot of water and bring to a boil. This prevents the impurities in the beef from getting into your stock later. Remove the beef shanks and place in a clean pot.

Add one can of chicken broth (family secret!) and add enough additional water to cover the beef.

Cut both the tomato and onion in half before adding to the pot.

Add soy sauce, shaoxing wine, rock sugar, and spices in ratios that work for you. The best way to do this is to taste test. To get more flavor into the meat, don't be afraid to add a good amount of soy sauce. I like to thin this braising liquid with more chicken broth or water at the end to make the stock. If you want some spiciness in your stock, add some dou ban jian to taste. I grew up without it, but I think it adds a flavor that many associate with niu rou mian.

Bring to a boil and let simmer for at least 2 hour, or until tender. The meat will harden when cooled, so keep that in mind.

Before serving, cook noodles, reheat the stock, and slice the beef. Combine and garnish with cilantro and green onions.

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My media this week (16-22 Feb 2025)

📚 STUFF I READ 📚

😊 raise you to be good (puckthisshift) - 45K, hockey rpf AU featuring: werewolves, accidental child acquisition, rivals2lovers

😊 Murder on the Cornish Coast (A Miss Underhay Mystery #19) (Helena Dixon, author; Karen Cass, narrator) - Kitty & Matt head to Cornwall to protect a young heiress & solve her father's murder

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I Just Want to Love You in My Own Language (agetwellcard, inediblesushi (orphan_account)) - MCU: shrinkyclinks (kind of), 22K - "Bucky Barnes is Captain America and uses terrible pickup lines. Steve Rogers is Captain America's nurse and is not impressed by the aforementioned terrible pickup lines." Love a good Bucky!Cap/smol!Steve fic. The art in this one is excellent as well.

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Shedunnit - Agatha Christie’s Taste in Crime Fiction

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