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Delicious Satay Beef Noodle Soup Recipe

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Satay Beef Noodle Soup is a Taiwanese-inspired comfort dish made with marinated beef, chewy noodles, and a rich, umami-packed satay broth. Topped with fresh garnishes like scallions, bean sprouts, and peanuts, it’s hearty, flavorful, and soul-warming.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 4 bowls
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Taiwanese

Ingredients

Marinated Beef: Flap meat (or flank/skirt steak), Egg, Soy sauce, Oyster sauce, Cornstarch, Dark soy sauce, Granulated sugar, Water, Olive oil

Satay Sauce: Water, Chinese sacha BBQ sauce, Oyster sauce, Soy sauce, Dark soy sauce, Shrimp paste (or fish sauce), Granulated sugar, Curry powder, Chili oil, Black pepper, Oil (for sautéing), Shallots (minced), Garlic (minced)

Remaining Ingredients: Beef broth, Flour noodles, Bean sprouts, Scallions (chopped), Crushed peanuts

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Beef: Mix beef slices with egg, soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, dark soy sauce, and sugar. Add water gradually until absorbed, then olive oil. Marinate 1 hour.
  2. Make Satay Sauce: In a bowl, mix sauces, shrimp paste, sugar, curry powder, chili oil, and pepper. Sauté shallots and garlic in oil, add sauce mixture, and simmer 5 minutes. Reserve 1 cup for broth. Simmer remaining sauce with beef until just warmed.
  3. Prepare Broth: In a pot, combine reserved satay sauce with beef broth. Bring to a boil, then keep warm.
  4. Cook Noodles: Prepare noodles per package instructions. Drain and divide into bowls.
  5. Assemble: Pour hot satay broth over noodles. Top with satay beef. Garnish with bean sprouts, scallions, and peanuts. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use flap, flank, or skirt steak for best results.
  • Sacha (Chinese BBQ) sauce is key for authentic flavor.
  • Marinating ensures beef stays tender and flavorful.
  • Store broth, beef, and noodles separately to avoid sogginess.
  • Adjust spice by changing chili oil amount.

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