David Bo Ngos Soo Chow Soup Recipes

DAVID BO NGO'S SOO CHOW SOUP

Steps:

• Place the soup in a large pot over low heat. Over a gas burner or under the broiler, char the clove-studded onion and the ginger root and then wrap them in cheesecloth along with the star anise and cinnamon. Place the cheesecloth bag in the soup, along with the parsnips and salt, and simmer for one hour. Remove the spice bag and stir in the hot chili sauce and the fish sauce.
• Meanwhile, use a very sharp knife to slice the sirloin against the grain into paper-thin slices and set aside. Cook the noodles, drain and set aside.
• Divide the mung bean sprouts and minced chili peppers evenly between six very large bowls. Divide the cooked noodles over the sprouts and top each with an equal portion of sliced raw beef. Bring the soup to a rapid boil and ladle it over the noodles and meat, which will cook immediately. Garnish each bowl with coriander, scallions, mint, basil and a slice of lime, and serve immediately.

JAPANESE NABEYAKI UDON SOUP

Steps:

• Heat dashi stock, chicken, carrots, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and salt in a pot over medium heat. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tofu, mushrooms, and bok choy, stirring until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes more.
• Stir udon noodles into broth and simmer until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add leeks and crack eggs into soup; simmer until eggs are slightly firm, about 5 minutes more.