How to Make Xunzi Red-Braised Beef Noodles

Sichuan-style Braised Bamboo Shoots with Beef Beef Rice noodles
Ingredients:Beef brisket, one pound, smoked bamboo shoots (buy pre-soaked for convenience), Eggs Rice noodles(Methods see below) Seasonings: A: Doubanjiang,
Sichuan pepper star anise cardamom pod Chinese cinnamon dried tangerine peel,Sichuan peppercorns B: Old soy sauce, cooking wine C: Salt, sugar
Braised Bamboo Shoots with Beef
Rice Noodle Soup with Braised Beef



Steps 1. Rinse the smoked bamboo shoots and soak them multiple times before use; wash the beef brisket. 2. Heat a wok or large pan, add a small amount of oil, and heat until it reaches seven-tenths hot.
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3. Cook the beef brisket until all the blood water is removed, then reduce heat to medium-low,and add Doubanjiang, stir-fry until red oil is released. 4. Add seasonings A and stir-fry until fragrant.
5. Pour in seasoning B and stir evenly.



6. Add water and cover the pot; simmer for one and a half hours.
7. Add smoked bamboo shoots, cook for another hour, then add seasonings C and stir-fry for ten minutes more before serving.
1. Cook the egg noodles, then pour the braised beef and its broth over them.



You can also add some red oil according to personal preference.

TIPS
2. When stir-frying the beef, make sure all blood water is removed before adding Doubanjiang; otherwise, it may have a fishy smell when cooked.3. If smoked bamboo shoots are unavailable, other dried bamboo shoots can be used instead after soaking. Ten Surprising Benefits of Eating Beef Regularly 1. Beef is rich in creatine. Creatine in beef is higher than in any other food, making it particularly effective for building muscle and increasing strength. During the first few seconds of exercise, creatine serves as a fuel source for muscles, effectively replenishing ATP to allow longer workout persistence.
2 When stir-frying beef shank, make sure to dry the blood water before adding; otherwise, it will have a gamey taste when cooked.
3 If you don't have smoked bamboo shoots, you can use other dried bamboo shoots to replace them.



Ten astonishing benefits of eating beef
1 Beef is rich in creatine. Beef contains more creatine than any other food, which makes it particularly effective for muscle growth and strength enhancement. During the initial few seconds of exercise, creatine serves as a fuel source for muscles, effectively replenishing ATP to allow training to be sustained longer.