Description
Slurp-worthy Louisiana street noodle soup, Yakamein blends Creole and Asian influences into a hearty one-pot wonder. Spicy broth, tender beef, and comforting noodles invite you to savor New Orleans’ soulful culinary magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) beef chuck roast
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, halved
Liquid Base:
- 8 cups (1.9 liters) beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Other Ingredients:
- 4 packets instant noodles (noodles only)
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Hot sauce (optional, for serving)
- Additional soy sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Submerge the beef chuck roast in a spacious pot filled with water, allowing it to reach a rolling boil before reducing the heat to a gentle simmer until the meat becomes exceptionally tender and easily pulls apart, approximately two hours.
- Carefully extract the beef from the cooking liquid, let it cool momentarily, then systematically shred the meat into delicate, bite-sized strands using two forks.
- Utilize the same pot to craft a robust broth by combining rich beef stock, umami-forward soy sauce, complex Worcestershire sauce, and aromatic garlic powder, bringing the liquid to a vigorous boil.
- Season the broth with nuanced salt and freshly cracked black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Prepare the noodles according to package guidelines, ensuring they reach an ideal al dente texture, then thoroughly drain and distribute evenly across serving vessels.
- Artfully layer the meticulously shredded beef atop the prepared noodles, creating a generous protein foundation.
- Carefully ladle the steaming, fragrant broth over the beef and noodles, allowing the liquid to cascade and intermingle with the components.
- Crown each bowl with precisely halved hard-boiled eggs, positioned strategically for visual appeal and additional protein.
- Garnish the dish with thinly sliced green onions, adding a fresh, sharp note that complements the rich, savory base.
Notes
- Tenderize beef gradually by using low, slow cooking method to ensure maximum flavor absorption and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Customize protein options by substituting beef with chicken, pork, or tofu for dietary preferences or restrictions.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium soy sauce and adjusting broth seasoning to personal taste.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like spinach or bok choy for increased vitamins and minerals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg