Main Course

Guilin Rice Noodles

Name: Guilin Rice Noodles
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 300 g beef sirloin thinly sliced; 400 g rice noodles dried; 50 g peanut roasted, unsalted; 3 pcs green onion chopped; 3 clove garlic minced; 1 tbsp ginger grated; 4 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp chili oil (optional); 1 l beef broth; 2 pcs star anise; 1 pcs cinnamon stick; 1 pcs bay leaf; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

This Guilin rice noodle recipe features tender beef slices and crispy peanuts in a savory, aromatic broth. It's a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the taste of southern China to your kitchen. The combination of textures and umami-rich flavors makes it truly satisfying.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 55 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 746 kcal

Allergen information: may contain gluten, nuts, peanuts, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

300 gbeef sirloin, thinly sliced
400 grice noodles, dried
50 gpeanut, roasted, unsalted
1 tbspvegetable oil

garnish

3 pcsgreen onion, chopped

sauce

3 clovegarlic, minced
1 tbspginger, grated
4 tbspsoy sauce
2 tbsprice vinegar
1 tbspsesame oil
1 tbspchili oil(optional)

broth

1 lbeef broth
2 pcsstar anise
1 pcscinnamon stick
1 pcsbay leaf

seasoning

0.5 tspsalt
1 tspsugar

Equipment

wok · large skillet · ladle · large pot · small bowl

The method

Step by step

1
Prepare the beef sirloin by slicing it very thinly against the grain. Set aside.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Partially freezing the beef for 15-20 minutes can make it easier to slice thinly.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili oil (if using) for the sauce. Set aside.
About 3 min
3
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the rice noodles and cook according to package instructions until tender but still firm. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking, then set aside.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcook the noodles, as they will soak up some broth later.
4
In a separate large pot, combine the beef broth, star anise, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and let it gently simmer for 15 minutes to infuse the flavors.
About 15 min
5
While the broth simmers, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef and stir-fry quickly until just browned, about 2-3 minutes. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Cooking the beef in batches ensures it browns instead of steams.
6
Remove the aromatic spices from the beef broth. Stir in the salt and sugar.
About 1 min
7
To assemble, divide the cooked rice noodles among four serving bowls. Top each with a portion of the stir-fried beef.
About 2 min
8
Ladle the hot beef broth over the noodles and beef. Drizzle generously with the prepared sauce.
About 1 min
9
Garnish each bowl with roasted peanuts and chopped green onion before serving immediately.
About 1 min

Per serving

Nutrition

50%Score

Calories: 746kcal
Protein: 30.9g
Carbs: 92.5g
Fat: 28.9g
Fibre: 3.5g
Sugar: 2.5g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover broth and noodles separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat broth gently on the stovetop. Reheat noodles by briefly dipping them in hot water or adding them to the reheated broth.