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Beef Short Rib Noodle Soup (Bone-In)

4 servings
Chinese Simmering

Experience the ultimate comfort with this Beef Short Rib Noodle Soup (Bone-In). This recipe features succulent bone-in ribs simmered to perfection in a deeply savory broth infused with star anise, cinnamon, and dark soy. The result is a high-protein, aromatic masterpiece that brings restaurant-quality depth to your home kitchen. Perfect...

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... for chilly evenings and lovers of authentic Asian flavors.

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The Headless Chef The Headless Chef Resident Chef
February 18, 2026
Beef Short Rib Noodle Soup (Bone-In) in the bowl with noodles, top detail shot.
  • 30 min.
  • 3 h.
  • 3/5
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Ingredients:

Beef and Broth:

Whole Spices:

Aromatics

Sauces and Seasoning:

To Serve:

  • soup noodles (adjust if needed)
  • cilantro (adjust if needed)
  • Chili oil or fresh chili (adjust if needed)
  • Optionally: shallots - fried (adjust if needed)

Tools:

Directions:

1. Toast Coriander Seeds:

Let’s start the preparation of Beef Short Rib Noodle Soup (bone-in).

  • Toast coriander seeds in a dry pan until fragrant.
  • Set aside.

2. Blanch the Beef:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil.
  • Add short ribs, boil 5 minutes.
  • Drain, rinse well, wash the pot.

Note: This keeps the broth dark but clean.

3. Bloom the Spices:

  • Heat a little oil in the clean pot over medium heat.
  • Add star anise, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and toasted coriander seeds.
  • Stir 30–60 seconds until aromatic.

4. Coat Beef in Spices:

  • Add blanched short ribs.
  • Toss and sauté 1 minute — just enough to coat the meat.

5. Add Sauces:

  • Add dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and white pepper.
  • Stir continuously 1 minute until glossy and fragrant.

Important: You’re building colour and depth here — not burning.

6. Add Aromatics:

  • Add onion, garlic, and ginger.
  • Stir-fry 1–2 minutes until softened and aromatic.

7. Simmer:

  • Pour in 2 litres water, bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to low and simmer 2–2½ hours, uncovered.
  • Skim lightly if needed.

8. Serve Beef Short Rib Noodle Soup (Bone-In):

  • Cook noodles separately.
  • Add noodles to bowls, top with ribs, ladle over broth.
  • Finish with coriander, chili oil, and fried shallots.
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