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.
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.