My boyfriend is Taiwanese and hadn't been to his home country in years. He said he was really missing Taiwanese beef noodle soup so I made this for him. Thank you!
This is now one of the dishes I make on a semi-regular basis. Love it with oxtail and short ribs as well! I use the whole apple, an additional radish, and just one type of pixian doubanjian, and I let the soup rest overnight. Really worth the effort!
Really appreciate the instructions on making the fermented mustard greens. As a Taiwanese, I have to say this is the best and complete recipe for Taiwanese beef noodle soup.
@@Particularpete Absolutely man... im trying to remember where the place I used to go is..I think it was called Huang Beef Noodle. It was just perfectly made beef, a few pedals of bokchoy, and (unlike a lot of places) a proper amount of pickled mustard greens, which you need because the broth is so rich it easily competes with the best Pho' broth
I'm Taiwanese, my mom makes the BEST beef noodle soup, one "secret" ingredient she uses is red wine. And how she gets the broth and beef so concentrated and tender is to let it sit overnight in a double-layered insulated pot to allow the remaining hot temperature to slowly "cook" the whole thing. And it is literally the deepest and the best in flavors.
My college roomie's dad refused to give me his taiwanese beef noodle soup recipe. Some of the great meals of my life. I really appreciate the little details in this recipe, like the ginseng. Its those small herbal notes I've been missing. Beautiful stuff. Cheers
We’re in such a transparent age, that Richard can give us the entire recipe to his signature dish, and we’re not less likely, but MORE likely to go and pay for the dish
@@dondon9221 most of the ingredients he listed are essential pantry items in a chinese kitchen, so if you have the items in the shopping list you can make plenty of other recipes with them. It's not more expensive if you go on a chinese recipe bender.
Trust me. From looking at his ingredients, it is really Taiwanese beef noodles. It should taste great. It is like Japanese ramen that each store has its own secret ingredients. You can’t judge whether Taiwanese beef noodle is good or bad from eating in a random restaurant.
This is hands down the best beef noodle soup recipe I've found online in English. Every other recipe is "easy" or "simple" and as a result ends up skipping a ton of important steps that add complexity to the flavor. Worse, many of them skip the soy pastes which are crucial in adding flavor to the broth. Yes it's a lot of ingredients... but you can order the stuff you can't find locally online.
You can tell already it’s gonna be so so good, 1: it’s made with love, 2: made like mom would do it, & 3: it takes so long to make. I love all three because good cooking takes time! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Ugh I miss this so much I could cry. It's really nice to see a recipe that does t just say "toss in the spice pack". Can't wait to get to to have this again.
I made this twice back to back. The first time I used beef shank and didn't really care for it. I also only used one type of dobanjiang and got pretty close to the 6 liters of water in the recipe. That was a mistake. The broth was not very flavorful. I made it again the next day with chuck and I used 3 tablespoons of dobanjiang with 12 cups of water. It was much better. I also LOVE the combination of black vinegar and white pepper. The full combination of ingredients is really what makes this dish. It was delicious.
@@Trgn People with poor teeth (enamel damage, cavities, periodontitis), or just missing teeth altogether. There's plenty of room for soft/tender versions of the same dish as well.
"When we opened up the shop, so many Taiwanese moms came in... and I was always very nervous cause I felt like they were my moms. Mom's gonna be like, 'You know what my secret is?'" LOL I feel this, the nosy Asian moms giving unsolicited advice
I have made this recipe exactly as written a few times now. It's delicious. My friends and family are raving about it and some have gone for a second bowl. Thank you for sharing your recipe!
I could eat it 3 meals a day, every day, for the rest of my life and not get tired of it. 牛肉麵 is truly an interesting dish, no two families really cook it the same. Almost like eating a bite of someone’s creativity!
Looks delicious. Love various Far East noodle soups but have not tried Taiwanese. When we are allowed to emerge from isolation ... . Thank you for sharing part of your heritage.
This made me so hungry... One of my favourite soups that I’m not worthy to make. Every winter and before New Year's I make a none stop pilgrimage to eat this at a Taiwanese family eatery called Happy Chef in Sydney. They always fill my bowl with so much deliciousness. It's always so good.
Michael Hoang Agree! Love asian food but always a lot of ingredients. Can’t complain since the end result is worth it. Also, I love how asians never waste food. Gotta use up everything or save bits and pieces to make another dish.
Most of them are optional. I've made decent enough beef noodle soup for my friend on a vacation to the US. I did it with a pressure cooker by just noodle, beef shank, "Asian Trinity"(scallion garlic ginger), water, and soy sauce.
if you want to reduce the number of ingredients you can usually find packets of braising spices at chinese markets, called lubao. beyond that, the rest of the recipe is just beef and aromatics
I made this over the weekend and it was yummy. The mustard green I used was gai choy. The day before making beef noodle soup, I made udon noodles so used them for this dish. Thanks for the recipe. It was so much fun to make.
I know this is derived from literally hundreds of years of tradition, but I'd like to believe that an insane, maniacal genius just threw this stuff together one day.
Well, you are right. Some of the soldiers who came to Taiwan with Chiang Kai Shek had some craving for home cooking. They took beef from American beef cans and gathered local ingredients (hot chili beans to be one of the most prominent local ingredients) and as you said threw the ingredients together.
Richard, thank you for sharing this recipe. I grew up eating a similar beef noodle soup at Chop Stix in the DC area. Very nice to have a place in NYC that does this style. Ho Foods in the East Village, NYC: legit beef noodle soup here!
Looks so good. I’m in AZ and grew up in Los Ángeles and it’s hard to find Great Asian food. But , Az does have a growing Asian Community. Yummy. I’m going to Try to make it. Gracias!
sushiwhore hope you’re doing ok in Seattle right now. I’m new to the Lynnwood/Shoreline area. Would you have any recommendations for Asian restaurants nearby? To be enjoyed after the crisis of course. Thank you!
@@joyj1219 o yeah dude there's a buffet called super china buffet it's pretty good and a pho place called pho than brothers on aurora. there's a korean place called sanmaru grill near costco but it's a bit pricey. there's another korean place called hae-nam kalbi and calamari on aurora and one called hosoonyi just north of costco. I dont really go to chinese places since im chinese and i have authentic chinese food at home lol. There's also a boba tea place called rain cafe it's pretty good too. if u really want some good food i suggest you go down towards UW and there will be a korean place called lorean tofu house. it sits semi-underground. there's a dim sum place called bamboo garden near ballard it's right across from a burger joint and near an italian restaurant. hope u find it alright :)
As a non-meat eater soups are the only thing I really miss. I experiment with broths a lot, but it's just impossible to recreate the richness that comes from meat. Anyway, Korean and Japanese cousine opened my eyes to new possibilities, so I'll continue my journey in search of good vegetarian broths and hopefully will get as close as possible to such delicasies as in this video.
I wish I could be employed at a company like Tasty, Bon Appetite, or Munchies so that I can meet chefs like Mr Ho, Brad Leone, Matty Matheson, Meyhem Lauren, etc. I want to really learn how to cook like pros!
Great video, Richard! You remind me of some of the guys I used to help down at the Peitou Market on Friday and Saturday nights way back before you were born! Thanks.
this fella's voice and demeanor made the video relaxing.
PowerfulDragon
I felt like I was there just chilling.
...And the music ruins it
I agree, he made me feel at home, relaxed, like I was having this meal in Taiwan, great TV chef
PowerfulDragon like a tempurpedic pillow
@@charleneo1934 i get what you mean, foam gets warm.
My boyfriend is Taiwanese and hadn't been to his home country in years. He said he was really missing Taiwanese beef noodle soup so I made this for him. Thank you!
How was it?
@@adrielsebastian5216 he went back to his country the People's Republic of China
@@Carbuncle0168 hahahaha with a Tofudreg house
@@Carbuncle0168 Dogshit chink take
did he like it tho?
"It's really hard to burn Ginger"
My freckles and sunburn growing up say other wise...
EdinMike lmao
Me to man lol
Lol........That was at good one👍👍👍👍
The last ginger I set fire to also ended up with third degree burns
lmaoooooo
I like how he doesn't over-exaggerate his cooking. "not bad" Haha! Such Humility~
This is now one of the dishes I make on a semi-regular basis. Love it with oxtail and short ribs as well! I use the whole apple, an additional radish, and just one type of pixian doubanjian, and I let the soup rest overnight. Really worth the effort!
Really appreciate the instructions on making the fermented mustard greens. As a Taiwanese, I have to say this is the best and complete recipe for Taiwanese beef noodle soup.
Have you seen the recipe by "Taiwan duck"? I've been using hers for years. My Taiwanese husband loves it.
why do you need such a video "as a taiwanese"
I mean just google next time lol most pickled things are made same way
@@sweetlittlenerd idk people just like watching others appreciate or share their own culture
@@sweetlittlenerd China's Taiwan province
I got addicted to this soup when i was going to school in vancouver... sooo good on those cold, wet days walking home
Bubble World represent
I'm moving to Van, I guess this place is a must?
@@Particularpete Absolutely man... im trying to remember where the place I used to go is..I think it was called Huang Beef Noodle. It was just perfectly made beef, a few pedals of bokchoy, and (unlike a lot of places) a proper amount of pickled mustard greens, which you need because the broth is so rich it easily competes with the best Pho' broth
Right on, thank you for the info!
I'm Taiwanese, my mom makes the BEST beef noodle soup, one "secret" ingredient she uses is red wine. And how she gets the broth and beef so concentrated and tender is to let it sit overnight in a double-layered insulated pot to allow the remaining hot temperature to slowly "cook" the whole thing. And it is literally the deepest and the best in flavors.
My college roomie's dad refused to give me his taiwanese beef noodle soup recipe. Some of the great meals of my life. I really appreciate the little details in this recipe, like the ginseng. Its those small herbal notes I've been missing. Beautiful stuff. Cheers
The asian guys they bring on this are always super chill
Probably esaped corporate life, living their passion enjoying life!
Most Taiwanese are though
Well I’m chill everyday tho.
Probably decided not to do that whole doctor thing
@@christopherliu7604 We get that "doctor" thing. lol
This guy has awesome knife skill
Right! That garlic barely even noticed it was being sliced 😂
everyone else - "you want your beef falling apart"
this guy - "you want your beef as a tempurpedic pillow"
Not all beef pieces should be falling apart. A little chew and bite is nice
@@somethingawesome1274 the point is textural contrast makes for something more interesting. Not all meat needs to be cooked till it falls apart
Something Awesome for noodle soups falling apart meat is not good.
@@xzseng4524 that's right for other cuts, but this is a cut specific for soup.
@@somethingawesome1274 do you eat beef jerky that falls apart when you poke it?
Kind of nice seeing a non excessive, very sincere chef sharing a recipe. Those noodles look legit, definitely gonna try making that bowl.
We’re in such a transparent age, that Richard can give us the entire recipe to his signature dish, and we’re not less likely, but MORE likely to go and pay for the dish
well first, it is time consuming and much more expensive to buy all these ingredient just to make one bowl.
@@dondon9221 most of the ingredients he listed are essential pantry items in a chinese kitchen, so if you have the items in the shopping list you can make plenty of other recipes with them. It's not more expensive if you go on a chinese recipe bender.
Open source society
I totally agree with that. I mean once you found out how much work goes into a bowl of this, most ppl rather just go to his restaurant to try it lol
@@dondon9221 unfortunately, this is the way many of the simple things I crave. Simple dish, but I have 0 ingredients, including spices
From one Taiwanese to another, thank you for sharing your recipe! It's delicious and brings back memories of Taiwan for me.
Trust me.
From looking at his ingredients, it is really Taiwanese beef noodles. It should taste great.
It is like Japanese ramen that each store has its own secret ingredients. You can’t judge whether Taiwanese beef noodle is good or bad from eating in a random restaurant.
This looks about the same quality and looks as good as my grandmother’s bowl of Beef noodle soup back in Taiwan
I love that he always mentions his mom.
“Not bad.” Probably some of the best food you will ever taste but for him, he can still make it better
This is hands down the best beef noodle soup recipe I've found online in English. Every other recipe is "easy" or "simple" and as a result ends up skipping a ton of important steps that add complexity to the flavor. Worse, many of them skip the soy pastes which are crucial in adding flavor to the broth. Yes it's a lot of ingredients... but you can order the stuff you can't find locally online.
Chef: cook til it feels like a tempurpedic pillow
Me: tries to imagine what a tempurpedic pillow feels like
A tempura fried pillow?
就是非常柔軟 像天鵝絨一般
Smells like broke in here
It's a firm pillow for people with back problems lmao, it's an asian thing haha
like boob.
You can tell already it’s gonna be so so good, 1: it’s made with love, 2: made like mom would do it, & 3: it takes so long to make. I love all three because good cooking takes time! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Ugh I miss this so much I could cry. It's really nice to see a recipe that does t just say "toss in the spice pack". Can't wait to get to to have this again.
I made this twice back to back. The first time I used beef shank and didn't really care for it. I also only used one type of dobanjiang and got pretty close to the 6 liters of water in the recipe. That was a mistake. The broth was not very flavorful. I made it again the next day with chuck and I used 3 tablespoons of dobanjiang with 12 cups of water. It was much better. I also LOVE the combination of black vinegar and white pepper. The full combination of ingredients is really what makes this dish. It was delicious.
This looks absolutely delicious! He’s so calming to watch!
"people are so obsessed with tender" FINALLY, a chef who appreciates chewy meat.
Because ppl have poor teeth :D
not chewy, multiple textures
there was a point but you missed it
The more chewy the food, the better our jaw muscle and teth alignment. Today food is too soft. Eat like our ancestors.
@@Trgn People with poor teeth (enamel damage, cavities, periodontitis), or just missing teeth altogether. There's plenty of room for soft/tender versions of the same dish as well.
"When we opened up the shop, so many Taiwanese moms came in... and I was always very nervous cause I felt like they were my moms. Mom's gonna be like, 'You know what my secret is?'" LOL I feel this, the nosy Asian moms giving unsolicited advice
I have made this recipe exactly as written a few times now. It's delicious. My friends and family are raving about it and some have gone for a second bowl. Thank you for sharing your recipe!
This brings back childhood memories. Every Asian loves beef noodle soup!
I could eat it 3 meals a day, every day, for the rest of my life and not get tired of it. 牛肉麵 is truly an interesting dish, no two families really cook it the same. Almost like eating a bite of someone’s creativity!
This is literally my favorite restaurant in New York. Glad they are getting exposure!
Taiwanese in Houston🙋🏻♀️. Thank you for this recipe!
I love Ramen and have been wanting to try Taiwanese beef noodle soup for awhile. Looks like Ill have to check out Ho foods after the lockdown ends.
Amen, brother!🙏
Get reservations during busy hours. It only seats lik 8 comfortably. I get it spicy, extra liquid fat, and thick noodles.
ayadal ramen ain’t the same as Taiwanese noodle soup tho man...
I thought he said Whole Foods. Bummer
I know. It looks amazing. I love noodles and have been wanting to try authentic Taiwanese noodles for awhile.
I've been to his spot on 7th St several times, absolutely delicious. Best soup I've ever had. Richard is a super nice guy as well!
I really love watching this guy cook.
I could taste it as he described it, one of my favorite meals during the decades I resided in Kaohsiung and Tainan.
This looks so tasty!
Mettttaaaaaalllllllll Jesssssssuuuusssssss
what the heck? metaljesusrocks watches munchies.
@@mike15447 p
i wasn't expecting to see you
here XD 。
when two of my hobby worlds collide. Cooking and gaming lol
Every time I am in Taiwan, I have to have this noodles. I love it!!!
Looks delicious. Love various Far East noodle soups but have not tried Taiwanese. When we are allowed to emerge from isolation ... . Thank you for sharing part of your heritage.
His channel Ho Foods has got to be the best food content for your Hos to consume
This made me so hungry... One of my favourite soups that I’m not worthy to make. Every winter and before New Year's I make a none stop pilgrimage to eat this at a Taiwanese family eatery called Happy Chef in Sydney. They always fill my bowl with so much deliciousness. It's always so good.
I lived in Newtown about 20 years ago and I ate at Happy Chef about once a week! So good.
I could eat that soup every day and still be soo satisfied. Theres nothing i've experienced like a good bowl of noodle soup.
I went to his restaurant in 2018, really excellent.
What’s his restaurant
This guys really humble, have him back soon
That’s a lot of ingredients but damn looks good.
Michael Hoang Agree! Love asian food but always a lot of ingredients. Can’t complain since the end result is worth it. Also, I love how asians never waste food. Gotta use up everything or save bits and pieces to make another dish.
Most of them are optional.
I've made decent enough beef noodle soup for my friend on a vacation to the US.
I did it with a pressure cooker by just noodle, beef shank, "Asian Trinity"(scallion garlic ginger), water, and soy sauce.
@@play005517 Thank you
if you want to reduce the number of ingredients you can usually find packets of braising spices at chinese markets, called lubao. beyond that, the rest of the recipe is just beef and aromatics
I had this every time I was in Taiwan airport. I love it. One of the best noodle ever.
u know hes legit bc hes using that huge knife. very tradish. 👏🏽
I made this over the weekend and it was yummy. The mustard green I used was gai choy. The day before making beef noodle soup, I made udon noodles so used them for this dish. Thanks for the recipe. It was so much fun to make.
The title remind me of mike chen . He really love this dish .
I like this man he's genuine.
I’m really glad his restaurant worked out for him, even with endless passion it’s difficult to run a business.
I went to Taiwan a few months ago and I have been looking for a great recipe since. Thanks, I'll try this out.
I know this is derived from literally hundreds of years of tradition, but I'd like to believe that an insane, maniacal genius just threw this stuff together one day.
Well, you are right. Some of the soldiers who came to Taiwan with Chiang Kai Shek had some craving for home cooking. They took beef from American beef cans and gathered local ingredients (hot chili beans to be one of the most prominent local ingredients) and as you said threw the ingredients together.
thnk you so much!!!! you brought me Taiwan with this flavour, I have lived in Chile for 35 years . I LOVE this wonderful plate, 🙌🙌
Richard, thank you for sharing this recipe. I grew up eating a similar beef noodle soup at Chop Stix in the DC area. Very nice to have a place in NYC that does this style. Ho Foods in the East Village, NYC: legit beef noodle soup here!
It made me miss home and one of my favorite comfort food in winter time.
Never had Taiwanese food before but that looks amazing
Every Word Is A Made-Up Word well that’s a classic one
China's Taiwanese food is amazing
That looks incredible
Disliked. Should've warned us not to watch it while hungry.
You must be new around here
Even if you watch Munchies videos on a full stomach you'll still be craving food by the end of them
😂😂😂 rite !??! A little disclaimer woulda been nice. I kinda had a feeling when I clicked. Im latino and I loveeee asian food!!
@@jmjosemora16 Same, I''m also latina and I love asian food too.
Mike C went out and bought myself 45 dollars of grocceries so this is all I’m making for the next week
my favorite dish when i was in taiwan! i miss this dish so bad..
Nice Ho-made beef noodle soup!
(I'll see myself out.)
please do
@Mike C See yourself out, Mikey.
I'm fortunate enough to live in an area where this dish is readily available. Sometimes you just have to have it, especially in the winter.
This recipe is gorgeous and it’s a shame that non Japanese asian countries don’t receive the same attention, respect, interaction.
I'm telling you all guys...beef noodles of taiwan Is super delicious. My super favorite in Taiwan.
I hate overcooked beef shank! He's sooo right. It's perfect when it's got some chew to it.
what an art form Asian style cooking is 🥰
Dad we want dinner
Dad: give me 1 month
I've been living in Taiwan for 4 years now and I LOVE BEEF NOODLE! So excited to make this!
when he said "i was always very nervous cause i felt like they were my mom" i felt that
Looks like it would be the perfect autumn soup
This is my faaaaaavorite place for good, quick noodle soup in the East Village. Love seeing the story and the process behind it!
Ho foods is soo good! One of my favorites
I love how he uses that battle ax for all the ingredients. "Small knife for garlic? Duh."
More with this chef please. So legit.
Taiwan’s legit one of the best Country in the world no cap
This channel keeps bringing all hot chef so satisfying 🔥 plus they make heavenly yummy food
Omg, this looks freaken delicious!!! Going to make this soon..
This truly is a great dish. I make it every autumn and winter for my husband.
Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup is amazing,like ,share
Looks so good. I’m in AZ and grew up in Los Ángeles and it’s hard to find Great Asian food. But , Az does have a growing Asian Community. Yummy. I’m going to Try to make it. Gracias!
as a taiwanese living in seattle, i fuckin miss my taiwanese food bro and i approve of this version of beef noodle soup
sushiwhore hope you’re doing ok in Seattle right now. I’m new to the Lynnwood/Shoreline area. Would you have any recommendations for Asian restaurants nearby? To be enjoyed after the crisis of course. Thank you!
@@joyj1219 o yeah dude there's a buffet called super china buffet it's pretty good and a pho place called pho than brothers on aurora. there's a korean place called sanmaru grill near costco but it's a bit pricey. there's another korean place called hae-nam kalbi and calamari on aurora and one called hosoonyi just north of costco. I dont really go to chinese places since im chinese and i have authentic chinese food at home lol. There's also a boba tea place called rain cafe it's pretty good too. if u really want some good food i suggest you go down towards UW and there will be a korean place called lorean tofu house. it sits semi-underground. there's a dim sum place called bamboo garden near ballard it's right across from a burger joint and near an italian restaurant. hope u find it alright :)
sushiwhore thank you so much! Can’t wait to try these places someday!
sushiwhore oh you’re favorite sushi places?
@@joyj1219 it's toyoda on lake city way!
Taiwanese-American here, yeah, I can agree - this food is soul food in Taiwan.
My fav Taiwanese dish. I always order this beef noodle.
God that looks so good
Each dish is one taste of hometown😋
"we gonna cut the scallions so thin"
me:"how tf did i cut my hand"
Learn the proper technique grasshopper.
That looks so pretty, delicious , and ..complex at the same time
I'm not Taiwanese but damn! This really made me want this! And moms cooking 😁
This is easily my favorite Taiwanese dish.
Taiwan numba one!
台灣牛肉麵萬歲！我去過您的麵館，也試做過成功數次，謝謝分享
As a non-meat eater soups are the only thing I really miss. I experiment with broths a lot, but it's just impossible to recreate the richness that comes from meat. Anyway, Korean and Japanese cousine opened my eyes to new possibilities, so I'll continue my journey in search of good vegetarian broths and hopefully will get as close as possible to such delicasies as in this video.
or, you know, just eat meat? ;)
You'll never get close with vegetarian broths. Enjoy your plants.
@@jaredturner7782 Why would you write such an unnecessary and pungent comment?
I want to quarantine myself in a bowl of that soup.
🤤🤤 if you had an appetizer of fried stinky tofu with this dish, it would be freaking awesome.
I’ve never drooled as much as this in a food vid
I wish I could be employed at a company like Tasty, Bon Appetite, or Munchies so that I can meet chefs like Mr Ho, Brad Leone, Matty Matheson, Meyhem Lauren, etc. I want to really learn how to cook like pros!
Xander Cage go for it you are never too late
Looks just like the spots I went to after school in Taipei 👍🏽
Ok...I've never tried it, but I'm definately gonna go look for a Taiwanese restaurant.
Great video, Richard! You remind me of some of the guys I used to help down at the Peitou Market on Friday and Saturday nights way back before you were born! Thanks.
The chosen one is here.