Zhejiang-style West Lake Beef Soup
Zhejiang-style West Lake Beef Soup is a traditional Chinese dish hailing from the Hangzhou region of China. This dish features tender slices of beef, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and Chinese cabbage, simmered in a delicious broth made from beef bones and aromatic Chinese spices. It's a heartwarming soup that is rich in flavor and incredibly nutritious, making it a popular choice for cold winter evenings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. beef brisket, sliced thinly
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp. vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 small ginger, sliced
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. rice wine
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 large carrot, finely sliced
- 6 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 tbsp. cold water
About the recipe
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Portions: 4 servings
Difficulty: Easy