Introduction

In China, the amount of flour consumed by people in Henan in a year could fill a small lake. You can’t imagine the love that people from Henan have for wheat-based foods. For them, noodles are like sausages for Germans, pizza for Italians, and burgers for Americans.

De Yuan Pure Soup Beef Noodles meet the excellent standards for hand-pulled noodles: one clear (soup), two whites (radishes), three greens (cilantro and garlic sprouts), four reds (chili), and five yellows (bright yellow noodles). This dish features hand-pulled noodles made on-site, and I highly recommend trying the buckwheat noodles. The chili oil is fragrant without being too spicy, and the noodles are chewy. After finishing, you’ll feel a warm sensation in your stomach—this is the aha moment.

Lanzhou Beef Noodle

Location

  • English Address: No. 807, Zhaojiabang Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai.
  • Chinese Address:上海市徐汇区肇嘉浜路807号

Characteristics

Noodle Features

  • Width: Approximately 1-2 cm
  • Length: Typically long, often exceeding 30 cm
  • Thickness: Thin, around 1-2 mm
  • Texture: Chewy and elastic, with a smooth surface
  • Color: Yellow and slightly translucent when cooked

Preparation Method

  • Dough Preparation: The dough is made from high-gluten flour and water, kneaded thoroughly to develop gluten.
  • Resting: The dough is allowed to rest for a period to relax the gluten, making it easier to stretch.
  • Hand-Pulling: The rested dough is divided into portions and hand-pulled into long noodles, a skillful technique that creates the unique texture of Lanzhou noodles.
  • Cooking: The noodles are boiled in water until they reach the desired chewy texture, then drained.
  • Serving: The cooked noodles are placed in a bowl and topped with hot beef broth and other ingredients.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Noodles: Made from high-gluten flour and water.
  • Beef: Typically uses beef shank or brisket, sliced thinly.
  • Broth: A clear beef broth that is simmered for hours with meat and bones for deep flavor.
  • Radishes: Often added for a refreshing crunch.

Seasonings

  • Salt: For flavoring the broth and noodles.
  • White Pepper: Adds a subtle heat and aroma.
  • Coriander: Fresh cilantro is commonly used as a garnish.
  • Chili Oil: Drizzled for spice and flavor.
  • Garlic: Sometimes included for added aroma and taste.
  • Soy Sauce: Occasionally added for seasoning and depth of flavor.