Savoury Hainanese Beef Noodles with Flavourful Oxo Bouillon Broth
August 16, 2023
Here's a simple Hainanese Beef Noodles recipe using Oxo beef bouillon cubes to enhance the flavor of the broth:
Ingredients:
For the Broth:
- 2 Oxo beef bouillon cubes
- 8 cups water
- 1 onion, peeled and halved
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 thumb-sized ginger, sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 star anise
- 2 cloves
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Beef:
- 300g beef (flank, sirloin, or any lean cut), thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- Cooked egg noodles or rice noodles
- Sliced green onions
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Bean sprouts
- Lime wedges
- Chili sauce or sambal (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add the cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, fennel seeds, and coriander seeds. Sauté for a minute until the spices release their aroma.
- Dissolve the Oxo beef bouillon cubes in 8 cups of hot water. Pour the broth into the pot with the sautéed aromatics.
- Bring the broth to a simmer and let it cook for about 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- While the broth is simmering, marinate the thinly sliced beef with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Set it aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the egg noodles or rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Strain the broth to remove the aromatics and spices, leaving a clear and flavorful broth.
- In a separate pot of boiling water, blanch the marinated beef slices for about 1-2 minutes until they're cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove and drain.
- To assemble, place a portion of cooked noodles in a bowl. Top with the blanched beef slices.
- Ladle the hot beef broth over the noodles and beef.
- Garnish with sliced green onions, fresh cilantro leaves, bean sprouts, and a lime wedge. Serve with chili sauce or sambal on the side if desired.
- Enjoy your comforting Hainanese Beef Noodles!
Feel free to adjust the seasonings and ingredients according to your taste preferences. This recipe provides a hearty and flavorful beef noodle soup using Oxo beef bouillon cubes to enhance the broth.
