Spicy Minced Meat Noodle Soup

Satisfy your cravings with this incredibly rich minced meat noodle soup. A vibrant bowl featuring a savory pork sauce, fresh cilantro, crunchy peanuts, and chili oil.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 250 g minced meat
• 2 tbsp chopped scallions
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp doubanjiang (spicy broad bean paste)
• 2 tbsp sweet bean sauce
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon
• 1/2 tsp white pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp five-spice powder
• 2 portions fresh noodles
• to taste salt
• 3 tbsp pickled mustard tubers
• to taste fresh cilantro
• to taste chili oil
• 3 tbsp roasted peanuts
• 1 tbsp garlic oil

Instructions

1. 1Add oil to the wok

   

   Pour cooking oil into a black wok placed on the stove over heat to prepare for stir-frying the minced meat.

   Tip: Ensure the wok is heated properly before adding oil for a better non-stick surface.
2. 2Stir-fry the minced meat

   

   Add the minced meat into the hot wok, stirring quickly to break it apart until it is fully browned and separated.

   Tip: Heat the oil until it shimmers slightly before proceeding with ingredients.
3. 3Add Scallions and Garlic

   

   Add chopped scallions and minced garlic to the wok with the minced meat, stirring continuously until fragrant.

   Tip: Ensure the garlic does not burn by keeping the heat under control.
4. 4Add Bean Sauces

   

   Add 1 spoonful of doubanjiang and 2 spoonfuls of sweet bean sauce into the wok, stirring well to bring out the red oil and rich sauce aroma.

   Tip: Fry the doubanjiang thoroughly to release its vibrant red color.
5. 5Season the Sauce

   

   Pour light soy sauce and dark soy sauce, along with chicken bouillon, white pepper powder, and five-spice powder into the meat mixture.

   Tip: Add the dark soy sauce gradually to control the color depth of the sauce.
6. 6Stir-fry the Meat Sauce

   

   Stir-fry the seasoned minced meat mixture for 1-2 minutes until it becomes exceptionally fragrant.

   Tip: Keep the ingredients moving to allow the spices to thoroughly blend into the meat.
7. 7Boil the Noodles

   

   Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles until they are fully done.

   Tip: Stir the noodles occasionally to prevent them from sticking together.
8. 8Prepare Soup Base

   

   Prepare a simple soup base in your serving bowls by adding salt and a pinch of chicken bouillon.

   Tip: Dissolve the seasoning slightly with a splash of hot water before adding the noodles if preferred.
9. 9Add Pickled Mustard Tubers and Cilantro

   

   Place pickled mustard tubers and freshly chopped cilantro directly on top of the cooked noodles in the serving bowl.

   Tip: Make sure the noodles are freshly cooked and hot so they complement the savory crunch of the pickled mustard tubers.
10. 10Add Chili Oil, Peanuts, and Meat Sauce

    

    Layer a spoonful of spicy chili oil, crunchy roasted peanuts, and a generous portion of rich minced meat sauce over the noodles, pickled mustard tubers, and cilantro.

    Tip: Adjust the amount of chili oil according to your personal preference for heat.
11. 11Pour in the Noodle Cooking Water

    

    Pour the hot original noodle cooking water into the bowl over the assembled ingredients to create a flavorful, rich soup base. Top with a spoonful of garlic oil for extra aroma if desired.

    Tip: Using the noodle cooking water adds natural starch, which helps tie the rich soup base and toppings together.

Storage & Reheating

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